Actuator: Service and Repair

Front Drive Axle Actuator Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the engine protection shield. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement (Engine Protection Shield Replacement).
3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the actuator assembly.




4. Remove the actuator assembly bolts.
5. Remove the actuator assembly.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the actuator assembly.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the actuator assembly bolts and tighten to 6 Nm (53 in. lbs.).
3. Connect the electrical connector to the actuator assembly.
4. Install the engine protection shield. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement (Engine Protection Shield Replacement).
5. Lower the vehicle.