Differential Function Test
Differential Function Test2WD mode
1. Lift up the vehicle so all four wheels are off the ground.
2. Remove the rear wheels.
3. Turn the ignition switch OFF with the shift lever in the P position.
4. Release the parking brake.
5. Disconnect the left clutch electromagnetic coil 2P connector (A) and the right clutch electromagnetic coil 6P connector (B).
6. Using a click-type torque wrench set at 20 Nm (2.0 kgf-cm, 15 ft. lbs.), turn each rear hub clockwise.
^ If both hubs turn without the torque wrench clicking, the differential is OK.
^ If the torque wrench clicks while turning either hub, the rear differential is faulty, replace it.
4WD mode
1. Lift up the vehicle so all four wheels are off the ground.
2. Remove the rear wheels.
3. Turn the ignition switch OFF with the shift lever in the P position.
4. Release the parking brake.
5. Disconnect the left clutch electromagnetic coil 2P connector (A) and the right clutch electromagnetic coil 6P connector (B).
NOTICE: Connecting battery voltage to the left or right clutch electromagnetic coils for more than 3 minutes will damage the rear differential.
Left Clutch Electromagnetic Coil Test
6. Connect the battery power to the No. 1 terminal of the left clutch electromagnetic coil 2P connector (A) and ground to the No. 2 terminal.
Right Clutch Electromagnetic Coil Test
7. Connect the battery power to the No. 6 (BRN) terminal of the right clutch electromagnetic coil 6P connector (B) and ground to the No. 3 (GRN) terminal.
8. Using a click-type torque wrench set at 200 Nm (20.4 kgf-cm, 148 ft. lbs.), turn each rear hub clockwise.
^ If the torque wrench clicks on both hubs, the differential is OK.
^ If either hub turns, replace the rear differential.