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AWD actuator removal

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Keistercough, Mar 16, 2024.

  1. Mar 16, 2024 at 11:44 AM
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    Keistercough

    Keistercough [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Anyone know of a trick to get this AWD actuator off the transfer case when it's seized on? All 3 bolts snapped for me as seen.
    (Just the black piece)

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  2. Mar 16, 2024 at 12:56 PM
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    0xDEADBEEF

    0xDEADBEEF Swaying to the Symphony of Destruction

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    Rubber mallet would be my starting place.
     
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  3. Mar 16, 2024 at 12:57 PM
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    Kwikvette Well-Known Member Vendor

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    4 run, 2 don't
    Knocking each corner to "break" it loose
     
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  4. Mar 16, 2024 at 1:09 PM
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    Keistercough

    Keistercough [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Success!
    Thank you very much!
    Not sure if the rubber mallet was the key, but definitely tried it along with the chisel hahaha
     
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  5. Mar 16, 2024 at 2:48 PM
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    Keistercough

    Keistercough [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Anyone know where I can get another one of these for an 03 incase I cannot get it to work?
     
  6. Mar 16, 2024 at 4:58 PM
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    0xDEADBEEF

    0xDEADBEEF Swaying to the Symphony of Destruction

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  7. Mar 16, 2024 at 5:02 PM
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    Keistercough

    Keistercough [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Thanks for the link I will definitely save it. It's strange it says 01-07. But I've seen others that go from 05-16. Or even 02, 05-16.
    They all look exactly the same. I wonder what the difference is.
     
  8. Mar 17, 2024 at 1:20 PM
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    Keistercough

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