Outline
The rear differential has a real-time 4WD control mechanism that enables 4WD
by transmitting appropriate driving
force from the front wheels to the rear wheels when necessary. It uses a
real
Starting and accelerating in forward gears
(4WD mode)
NOTE: Do not test repeatedly or the fluid will overheat.
1. Lift up the vehicle so all four wheels are off the ground.
2. Make a mark (A) on eit
1. With the vehicle on level ground, inspect the
differential fluid with the ignition switch turned to
LOCK (0).
2. Use solvent and a brush to wash off any oil and dirt
from the differential fluid in
The PC card slot is behind the
navigation screen. To use the PC
card player, press the OPEN button
beside the screen. The screen folds
back, and the PC card slot appears.
Insert a PC card straight into the slot.
The drive will read the PC card and
begin to play it.
Return the screen
Valve Body and ATF Strainer Removal
NOTE: The illustration shows the 4WD transmission; the 2WD is similar.
1. Remove the ATF feed pipes (A) and ATF joint pipes (B).
2. Remove the ATF strainer (C) (two bolts),
3. Remove the regulator valve body (D) (eight bolts),
4. Remove the stator shaft (E) and