Differential System (W/ Differential Lock) Problem Symptoms Table

Drivetrain. Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25
Axle And Differential. Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25

Differential System (W/ Differential Lock) -- Problem Symptoms Table


HINT:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms. If multiple suspected areas are listed, the potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary.

Differential System
Symptom
Suspected Area
See page
Oil leak from rear differential
Oil (level too high or wrong grade)
HILUX_TGN26 RM0000037HK00OX.html
Rear differential carrier oil seal (worn or damaged)
HILUX_TGN26 RM0000010MG016X.html
Companion flange (loose or damaged)
HILUX_TGN26 RM0000010MG016X.html
Oil leak from rear drive pinion shaft
Oil (level too high or wrong grade)
HILUX_TGN26 RM0000037HK00OX.html
Rear differential carrier oil seal (worn or damaged)
HILUX_TGN26 RM0000010MG016X.html
Companion flange (loose or damaged)
HILUX_TGN26 RM0000010MG016X.html
Differential lock does not operate
Differential lock switch
HILUX_TGN26 RM000001LZW015X.html
Rear differential lock actuator
HILUX_TGN26 RM000001LZW015X.html
Rear differential lock ECU
HILUX_TGN26 RM000001LZW015X.html
Differential carrier (Faulty)
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Wiring or ground (Faulty)
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