2005 Lexus LX 470FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Motor Shift Control System: Inspection

  1. INSPECT SWITCH POSITION 
    1. Start the engine, and shift the transfer shift lever to the "H" position.
    2. Check that the center diff. indicator light comes on when the switch is in "ON" position. Check that the light goes off when the switch is in "OFF" position.
    Fig 1: Inspecting Switch Position
    G02992136Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION 
    1. Start the engine, and turn the center diff. lock switch to OFF.
    2. Check that the center diff. indicator light comes on when the transfer shift lever is shifted to the "L" position. Check that the light goes off when the lever is shifted to the "N" or "H" position.
    Fig 2: Inspecting Shift Lever Position
    G02992137Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSPECT CENTER DIFF. LOCK CONTROL RELAY 
    1. Check that continuity exists between each terminal, as shown in the chart.
      SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester connected terminal number Specified condition
      1 -2 Continuity
      2 - 4 Continuity
      6 - 7 (1)
      (1) There is a diode between the terminals 6 and 7.

      If no continuity exists, check that continuity exists when changing the position of (-) probe for the position of negative (-) probe of tester,

      Fig 3: Identifying Center Diff. Lock Control Relay Connector
      G02992138Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Apply battery positive voltage between each terminal and check that continuity exists between each terminal, as shown in the chart.
    Fig 4: Relay Specified Condition Chart
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  4. If continuity is not as specified, replace the relay.

  5. INSPECT ACTUATOR OPERATION 
    1. Raise up the front wheels, place the stopper under the rear wheels to block them, and pull up the parking brake.
    2. Disconnect the connector of the actuator and connect it to the relay using wire.
    3. Check that the front propeller shaft can be rotated by hand.
    INSPECTION ITEM REFERENCE

    Inspection Item Standard
    Center Diff. Free --> Lock Front propeller shaft cannot be rotated.
    Center Diff. Lock --> Free Front propeller shaft can be rotated.
    Fig 5: Inspecting Actuator Operation
    G02992140Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    HINT:

    When inspecting the operation described above, use a heater main relay.

    NOTE: Connect the terminals being careful not to touch the neighboring terminals or metallic parts of relay housing.
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