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Transfer Clutch Pressure Test: Inspection

Check the transfer clutch pressure in accordance with the following chart in the same manner as for line pressure. < Refer to LINE PRESSURE TEST . >

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NOTE:
  • Before setting to FWD mode, install the spare fuse on the FWD mode switch.
    Fig 1: Identifying Test Plug
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  • If no oil pressure is produced or if it does not change in AWD mode, there may be a problem in the transfer duty solenoid or control valve body.
  • If oil pressure is produced in FWD mode, there is the same problem as the AWD mode.
Range position ON duty ratio (%) Acceleration opening angle (%) Standard transfer clutch pressure kPa (kg/cm2 , psi)
AWD mode FWD mode
Manual mode (2nd) 95 Fully opened (100) 1, 000 - 1, 200 (10.2 - 12.2, 145 - 174) -
60 Adjust ON Duty ratio to 60% 500 - 700 (5.1 - 7.1, 72 - 101) -
5 Fully closed (0) - 0 (0, 0)
N or P 5 Fully closed (0) 0 -