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4wd Actuator Fix

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by KCi238, Mar 4, 2017.

  1. Mar 4, 2017 at 8:02 AM
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    KCi238

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    Hey guys,

    I'm new to this forum but I've been doing mechanical work for a while. I recently put together my first youtube tutorial on fixing the 4WD actuator on the Tacoma. Let know what you think about the video:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJESG91GbCQ

    I'm open to all constructive criticism, feedback and comments.

    Cheers,
    -Karl
     
    KCi238, Mar 4, 2017
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    How did you refill it with fluid once you was done :thumbsup:
     
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  3. Mar 4, 2017 at 8:14 AM
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    Nice job! Clear veiw.Welcome to Tacoma land roam with us learn from us like we learned from you!ps I use gas/oil gasket maker no wait time and made for it.
     
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  4. Mar 4, 2017 at 8:19 AM
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    Hi Doublecross, there's a drain and fill plug on the front differential. It's similar to the rear differential. I'll put together a video for that when I do the front differential fluid maintenance lol.
     
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    I see, I will keep that in mind the next time! thanks!
     
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  6. Mar 4, 2017 at 8:25 AM
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    yes i know he wanted comments on video lol
     
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    Excellent how-to! Thank you for your contribution!

    @MTgirl sticky?
     
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  8. Mar 4, 2017 at 9:56 AM
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    I like that you accelerated the video of disassembly and reassembly as needed. Too many videos spend 20 minutes taking off one bolt with some kind of narrative that annoys me to no end! Nice video!
     
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    DOES ANYBODY KNOW WHERE THE WASHER GOES INSIDE THE ACTUATOR I TOOK MINE APART AND THE GEAR FELL OFF AND A WASHER WAS THERE AND I PUT IT BACK ROGETHER AND WILL NOT WORK IT SAYS 4wd CANNOT ENGAGE PLEASE NEED GELO ASAP IN MY GARAGE RIGHT NOW NEED TO GO TO WORK!! :(
     
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  11. Dec 7, 2024 at 12:40 PM
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    Just finished this repair today. Fortunately the actuator seemed to be the cause of the issue. I did crack open the original one and looked pretty clean inside. The gears did feel like they had some binding in them. I’ll connect a little battery to it later to see what was going on. I added some black gasket sealer to the new part and some hose clamps for breather tube.

    IMG_5667.jpg
     
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