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JVF4B AND VF4BM TRANSFERS

1. General
D The VF4B and VF4BM transfers have been newly developed. These transfers are a compact and
lightweight full-time transfer.
D The center differential in these transfers uses a TORSEN LSD. As a result, this LSD ensures the proper
stability during acceleration and high-speed driving.
D In these transfers, a planetary gear train is used in the reduction mechanism and a silent chain is used
to reduce noise for the front drive. The basic construction and operation of the planetary gear train is
the same as in the VF2A, VF3B, and VF3BM transfers on the previous Land Cruiser/Land Cruiser Prado.
For details, see page CH-26.
D The major difference between the VF4B and VF4BM transfers is in the method for switching the center
differential lock. On the VF4B transfer, the switching is performed manually by operating the transfer
shift lever. On the VF4BM transfer, the switching is effected by the center differential lock ECU, which
actuates the shift actuator motor in accordance with the operation of the center differential lock switch.
For details, see page CH-37.

" VF4B Transfer A " Shift Pattern A

233CH23 233CH24

" System Diagram A Skid Control ECU*2

Combination Meter Rear Diff.

Lock ECU*2
Center Diff. Lock
Indicator Light
Engine ECU
A/T P Indicator
Light*1

Transfer Neutral
Position Switch*1

Center Diff. Lock

Position Switch
Neutral Start Switch*1 L4 Position Switch*2
*1: Only for A/T Model 233CH25
*2: for A/T, with Rear Diff. lock
or with Brake Control (ABS with EBD)

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" VF4BM Transfer A " Shift Pattern A

233CH27

" Center Diff. Lock Switch A

CH

233CH26

233CH28

" System Diagram A

Combination Meter

Center Diff. Lock

Indicator Light
Engine ECU
A/T P Indicator Light*

Skid Control ECU

Center Diff.
Lock Switch
Center Diff.
Lock ECU
Neutral Start Switch*

L4 Position Switch
Transfer Neutral Transfer Shift Actuator
Position Switch* · Center Diff. Lock Shift Motor
*: Only for A/T Model · Center Diff. Lock Limit Switch
· Center Diff. Lock Detection Switch
233CH29

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2. Specification

The following specification describes the changes of the specification from VF3B and VF3BM transfers
on the previous Land Cruiser/ Land Cruiser Prado to VF4B and VF4BM transfers on the new Land Cruiser/
Land Cruiser Prado.
Model New Previous New Previous
Transfer Type VF4B VF3B VF4BM VF3BM
Drive Type Full-Time i i i
Engine Type 3RZ, 1KZ, 1KD 3RZ, 5VZ, 1KZ 1KZ*2, 1KD 1KD
H4 1.000 i i i
Gear Ratio
L4 2.566 i i i
Single Pinion
Reduction Gear Type i i i
Planetary Gear
Double Pinion Double Pinion
Center Differential Gear Type TORSEN LSD TORSEN LSD
Planetary Gear Planetary Gear
Oil Capacity
1.4 (1.5, 1.3) 1.2 (1.3, 1.1) 1.4 (1.5, 1.3) 1.2 (1.3, 1.1)
Liters (US qts, Imp.qts)
Oil Viscosity SAE 75W-90 i i i
Oil Grade API GL-5 API GL-3 API GL-5 API GL-3
Weight (Reference)* 1 kg (lb) 39 (86.0) 43 (94.8) 39.6 (87.3) 43.2 (95.2)
*1: Weight shows the figure with the oil fully filled.
*2: Except General Countries

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3. Construction

General
The construction of the transfer is shown below.
D The construction of the planetary gears is the same as the VF2A, VF3B, or VF3BM transfers on the
previous Land Cruiser/ Land Cruiser Prado.
D The center differential uses a TORSEN LSD.
D On the VF4BM transfer, the transfer shift actuator, which contains center diff. lock shift motor and center
differential lock position switch, cannot be disassembled.

" VF4B Transfer A Center Diff. Lock Position Switch

Center Diff.
Center Diff. Lock
Shift Fork
H − L Shift Fork CH
Planetary Gear

Transfer Neutral
Position Switch
L4 Position Switch

233CH30

" VF4BM Transfer A

Center Diff.

H − L Shift Fork
Planetary Gear

Transfer Neutral
Position Switch
L4 Position Switch

Transfer Shift Actuator

· Center Diff. Lock Shift Motor
· Center Diff. Lock Shift Motor
Center Diff. Lock Limit Switch
Shift Fork · Center Diff. Lock Detection
Switch
233CH102

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Center Differential (TORSEN LSD)

1) General
D The center differential uses a TORSEN LSD (Limited Slip Differential).
D The TORSEN LSD is a torque-sensing LSD. It generates a limited-differential torque in proportion
to the drive torque, and instantly changes the front and rear torque distribution.
D The torque distribution during straightline driving is 40/60 (front/rear), which is helpful for an
appropriate steering response during the initial stage of a turn. During the acceleration stage of a turn,
the torque distribution increases the rear wheels.
D This center differential consists of a differential case, coupling, ring gear, 8 pinion gears, sun gear,
and planetary carrier.
Pinion Gear
Sun Gear
Ring Gear
Clutch Plate No.1

Ring Gear Coupling

Clutch Plate No.4

Planetary Carrier
Clutch Plate No.2
Clutch Plate No.3 232CH57

Differential Case
Clutch Plate No.2
Ring Gear
Ring Gear Coupling
Clutch Plate No.1
Differential Case

Sun Gear Coupling

Carrier Nut
Planetary Carrier
Thrust Plate
Clutch Plate No.4
Pinion Gear
Sun Gear
232CH56
Clutch Plate No.3

Service Tip
The TORSEN LSD cannot be disassembled, so it must be replaced as an assembly. For details, see the
Land Cruiser/ Land Cruiser Prado Repair Manual (Pub. No. RM990E).

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2) Normal Driving Operation

During normal driving (front wheel speed = rear wheel speed), the driving force that is input by the
differential case is transmitted (Front: 40/ Rear: 60) as shown below, without involving the LSD function.

Differential Case Ring Gear

Pinion Gear
Planetary Carrier
Input

Front Output Torque

Rear Output Torque CH

Sun Gear 232CH58

Ring Gear
Input Torque
Sun Gear
Planetary Carrier Input Torque

Pinion Gear

232CH26 232CH59

" Torque Transmission Path A

Front
Sun Output
Gear Torque
Input
Differential Planetary Pinion
Case Carrier Gear
Ring Rear
Gear Output
Torque

232CH60

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3) Front Wheel Skid Driving Operation

During front wheel skid driving (front wheel speed > rear wheel speed) when a rotational difference
exists between the sun gear and the ring gear, the torque distribution of the driving force (torque) that
is input by the differential case changes instantly before the torque is transmitted, as follows:
D The sun gear transmits torque to the planetary carrier while pushing on the clutch plate No.4. The
planetary carrier transmits this torque to the ring gear from the differential case via the clutch plate
No.1.
D The ring gear outputs torque while pushing on the clutch plate No.1.
These LSD functions change the torque distribution.

Clutch Plate No.1

Clutch Plate No.4
Pushing on the clutch
plate No.1

Front Output Torque

Rear Output Torque

Pushing on the clutch Pushing on the clutch plate No.4 232CH62

Input Torque plate No.1

Input Torque

Pushing on the clutch

plate No.4

232CH63 232CH66

" Torque Transmission Path A

Clutch Plate No.4

Front
Sun Output
Input Gear Torque
Differential Planetary Pinion
Case Carrier Gear

Rear
Ring Output
Gear Torque
Clutch Plate No.1

232CH61

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4) Rear Wheel Skid Driving Operation

During rear wheel skid driving (front wheel speed < rear wheel speed), when a rotational difference
exists between the sun gear and the ring gear, the torque distribution of the driving force (torque) that
is input by the differential case changes instantly before the torque is transmitted, as follows:
D The ring gear transmits torque to the differential case while pushing the clutch plate No.1. The
differential case transmits this torque from the planetary carrier to the sun gear via the clutch plate
No.4.
D The sun gear outputs torque while pushing on the clutch plate No.4.
These LSD functions change the torque distribution.
Clutch Plate No.1
Clutch Plate No.4
Pushing on the clutch
plate No.1

CH

Pushing on the clutch plate No.4 232CH67

Pushing on the clutch plate No.1

Input Torque Input Torque

Pushing on the clutch

plate No.4
232CH65 232CH68

" Torque Transmission Path A

Clutch Plate No.4

Front
Sun Output
Input Gear Torque
Differential Planetary Pinion
Case Carrier Gear

Rear
Ring Output
Gear Torque
Clutch Plate No.1
232CH64

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4. Transfer Shift Actuator (only for VF4BM Transfer)

D The transfer shift actuator, which contains center diff. lock shift motor, center differential lock shift
motor limit switch, and center diff. lock detection switch, cannot be disassembled.
D The limit switch has 2 contact points switch. 2 contact point switches contacted by protuberance and the
combinations of 2 contact point switches have detected shift motor position (Center Diff Lock
Condition).

" Cross Section of Transfer Shift Actuator A

Center Diff. Lock Shift

Motor Limit Switch (TL2, TL3)

Center Diff. Lock Detection

Switch

233CH31

Center Diff. Lock Shift Motor

" Limit Switch A

Protuberance

Free Lock

OFF
TL2
ON
OFF

TL3
ON

Contact Point Switches Combinations of 2 Contact Point Switches

232CH152 232CH153

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