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Where is my transfer case actuator!?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Herschel, Apr 29, 2024.

  1. Apr 29, 2024 at 1:28 PM
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    Herschel

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    Okay I’m not extremely mechanically inclined but I’m having issues with my 4WD and was under the impression it is my actuator that’s faulty and not the entire transfer case. When I got underneath to check I realized there is literally no actuator on my TC. There is clearly a spot for it but it’s just not there. I’m curious if automatic transmissions don’t have them and they are only applicable to manual vehicles.

    I’m at a loss hahaha, here are some pics:
     
  2. Apr 29, 2024 at 1:29 PM
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    Do you have a 4WD shifter in the truck?
    Not a switch, but an actual shifter.
    Because that looks like the J-Shift transfer case to me.

    P.S. The J-Shift is better.
     
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  4. Apr 29, 2024 at 1:58 PM
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    ‍HAHAH I just realized that. Yes I do have J-shift image.jpg
    So then if that’s the case, where would I look for the problem of being stuck in 4WD? There is another actuator on the front diff, is that the only place? Or is there a chance it’s in the TC itself?
     
  5. Apr 29, 2024 at 2:04 PM
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    Squeaky Penguin

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    Doubt there's a tcase issue.

    Most likely the ADD actuator on the front diff.
     
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    Is it actually in 4wd or is the light just on?
     
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    That’s what I was thinking. Is that an easy job to do at home? Or am I better off taking it in to a pro?
     
  8. Apr 29, 2024 at 2:14 PM
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    The light is always on, although I do notice that it halfway goes out of 4WD when I switch to H2 but the wheels still spin when on jack stands.
     
  9. Apr 29, 2024 at 2:40 PM
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    The front wheels spin on jack stands?
     
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