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Published 26 Nov 1998 Ref JP-1105440

Toyota: Differential

Translated from Japanese · machine translation

Country
Japan
Published
26 Nov 1998
Units affected
67766
Reference
JP-1105440

Affected vehicles

Toyota Ipsum 1996 Toyota Corona 1996 Toyota Toyota RAV4 L 1996 Toyota Toyota Camry 1996 Toyota Toyota Carina 1996 Toyota Toyota Carina ED 1996 Toyota Toyota Caldina 1996

Hazard

In the front axle actuator of four-wheel drive vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, some washers assembled on the pinion gear have manufacturing defects. If the vehicle continues to be used in this condition, the washer may become damaged, causing abnormal noise. In the worst case, acceleration may deteriorate, potentially leading to loss of driving capability.
Show original (日本語)
自動変速機付き四輪駆動車の前輪用作動装置において、小歯車に組付けている座金に製造 不良のものがあるため、そのままの状態で使用を続けると、当該座金が損傷して異音が発 生し、最悪の場合、加速が悪くなって走行不能に至るおそれがある。

Remedy

For all vehicles, confirm the transmission serial number. For affected units, replace the defective washer with a serviceable part. If the washer is damaged, replace the automatic transmission.
Show original (日本語)
全車両、自動変速機の製造番号を確認し、該当するものは当該座金を良品と交換する。ま た、座金が損傷している場合は自動変速機を交換する。

Official source

View the official recall notice