TacomaWorld Actuator Repair DIY

[who done it]

For the long weekend I'm going to be doing a bunch of maintenance crap on my truck. Saw this and figured I might as well complete this to prevent any future issues.

How To Trouble Shoot 4x4 Actuator - Tacoma World Forums

Hope it helps some people out.

 

[m85476585]

That's a great thread. It's disappointing that there are so many ways it can fail.

• Unsoldered contacts
• Plastic gear strips
• Water gets inside
• Housing cracks
• Metal ring contacts corroded
• Front ADD actuator vs transfer case actuator
• Grease dries out

 

[Whiplash Willy]

The FJCruiser Forums have a really good thread on this as well:

Front Differential Actuator Repair / Replacement - Toyota FJ Cruiser Forum