Component Inspection

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■ Actuator Test Check

Connect scantool to Data Link Connector (DLC)
IG key "ON"
Perform Actuator Test with scantool.

Fig 1: Screen Display - Torque Coupling Control
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Are any DTCs present?
YES
- Substitute with a known-good "Coupling" and check for proper operation. If the problem is corrected, replace "Coupling" and then go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.
NO
- Go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.