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How To Trouble Shoot 4x4 Actuator

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by blackhawke88, Feb 15, 2013.

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  1. Jul 26, 2013 at 6:50 PM
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  2. Jul 26, 2013 at 6:59 PM
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    My actuator is cracked...I need a new one...junkyard I went to wouldn't sell me just the actuator, wanted me to but the entire third member. Anyone have any cheap sources?
     
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  3. Jul 27, 2013 at 6:48 AM
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  4. Sep 12, 2013 at 1:48 PM
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    How do you get the screws out, mine are really stuck? Last night I sprayed the screws with PB Blaster, hopefully sitting overnight will help me take it apart.

    Also, how do I tell by looking at the diff if it is locked or unlocked?
     
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  5. Sep 12, 2013 at 2:19 PM
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    my screws just came out with a screw driver.

    Try turning slowly. If truck doesnt want to move, then 4x4 is engaged.
     
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  6. Sep 12, 2013 at 3:07 PM
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    mine were locked too. I had to get 3 of them out with channel locks
     
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  7. Sep 12, 2013 at 3:31 PM
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    When under the truck and looking at the opening, I can see the sleeve that the actuator arm moves. What is normal position and 4x4 position?
     
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  8. Sep 12, 2013 at 3:32 PM
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    I'll find out tonight when I get off work how hard they are to get off.
     
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  9. Sep 12, 2013 at 11:24 PM
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    Ya, I used a pair of vise grips to remove all but one screw. The last screw I had to file a flat spot so the vise grips wouldn't slip.

    The plastic gear inside the actuator is broken, and I don't think they sell parts so I will need to buy a new actuator unit or see if I can get one from a junk yard.

    I'll upload pictures in the morning when I can find a camera.
     
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  10. Sep 13, 2013 at 9:12 AM
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    You can see the top of this little gear that is broken.

    [​IMG]
     
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  11. Sep 13, 2013 at 9:15 AM
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    So is this open?

    [​IMG]

    And this is 4x4 engaged?

    [​IMG]
     
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  12. Sep 13, 2013 at 11:02 AM
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    After closer inspection I can see where the gap between the drive shafts is located.

    Local dealer wants $378 for the part, online seems to be about $100 cheaper, plus shipping.

    No junk yards around here seem to have this part either.
     
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  13. Sep 25, 2013 at 9:47 AM
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    Well I bought a new 4x4 actuator assembly from Camelback Toyota, put it in the truck and my 4wd drive is working again! :)
     
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  14. Sep 25, 2013 at 10:13 AM
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    Hell yeah. I just ordered one Sunday night and I'm hoping mine goes that smooth also.
     
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  15. Sep 25, 2013 at 2:05 PM
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    I dropped the two front diff brackets to give more clearance. Hardest part for me was getting the old unit off. If I had an angle adapter to remove that last bolt, it would be so much easier!
     
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  16. Sep 26, 2013 at 7:54 AM
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    Yeah mine came off really easy. I had to take channel locks to the Philips head screws but the ADD box itself came off the diff real easy. Part should be here today so hopefully 4wd is alive by tonight. :pray:
     
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  17. Sep 26, 2013 at 8:03 AM
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    Great post!
    Thanks for the info.

    Sub'd!
     
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  18. Oct 26, 2013 at 8:35 PM
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    So this is what mine looks like
    066a3980db5606cd137d3105b23ea4dd_zpsff8e_46724c8b0cd5b7f29762253da89deb1e330505ae.jpg

    So im going to try and clean it up and see if it works tomorrow.... If not I'm going to have to either get one from my cousin who is a Toyota tech at price or....shit idk
     
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  19. Oct 26, 2013 at 8:47 PM
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    :eek: if it works, give a bead of gasket to make sure that doesnt happen again!
     
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  20. Oct 26, 2013 at 9:03 PM
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