100 series DX transfer case selector vibration
Submitted: Thursday, May 11, 2006 at 15:49
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Ando79
G'day,
I have a bottom of the line model 100 series 2002 with the manual locking front hubs. The transfer case has a vibration/chattering in it that changes in pitch when you put pressure with your hand on the selection lever. I have spoken to six different toyota mechanics. One said that it could be a worn output shaft and started talking about rebuilding, another said that he had no idea, and the other four all said that they had commonly experienced this problem in the base model cruiser and that it was caused by the selector
fork vibrating against the selector hub so it was a grin and bear it situation that isn't a serious problem, just noisy. I asked whether re-racing would make a difference and they all said no. Does anyone else have experience with this and in your experience did it turn out to be anything serious?
I am asking because I am trying to work out whether to pursue it as a warranty issue with the dealer that I bought if from. Fair Trading's mechanical inspector is looking at it tomorrow, so I will probably take his advice, but it would be good to know if anyone else has dealt with the problem.
Chris
Reply By: shaggy - Friday, May 12, 2006 at 12:32
Friday, May 12, 2006 at 12:32
Hi,
I have same part time setup standard model, but cannot say theres any noise from the transfer case. But it doesnt like to stay in low range when first engaged. So it is a matter of engage low range, drive forward a few meters, and then yank it into low range again to make sure it stays there. Very scary when it pops out into neutral when heading down the first steep downhill after just engaging 4wd low range.
No vibration or noise though. I would chase it up.
And NEVER put carpet in it. It is for sissy boys who are too worried what their mates will say about their car. Rubber interior sells for far more at wreckers then carpet. Price it up and see. More people go to rubber from carpet then other way around. Mud? What mud? Just hose it out when you get
home, or if dry, just a damp cloth fixes it.
Cheers
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Follow Up By: Ando79 - Friday, May 12, 2006 at 12:34
Friday, May 12, 2006 at 12:34
Hw many kays and has it been used for towing?
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Follow Up By: shaggy - Sunday, May 14, 2006 at 20:49
Sunday, May 14, 2006 at 20:49
No towing, and its just under 300,000 km. Only towed motorbike trailer total maybe 300 kg. But I am fourth owner so who knows what it did the first couple of hundred thousand...
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