TRANSFER BOX - LT230SE (Description): DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (page 5 of 5)

TRANSFER BOX - LT230SE

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

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High/Low range and differential lock selector lever assembly – Vehicles from 03 model year

1 Selector lever
2 High/Low range cable
3 Differential lock cable

4 Interlock solenoid - North America and Japan 

only

On vehicles fitted with a differential lock, the high/low range selector lever as fitted on previous models also 
incorporates the differential lock selector on vehicles from 03 model year.

The lever can be moved forwards or backwards to select high, neutral or low range or sideways to select differential 
lock engaged or disengaged, on vehicles with differential lock fitted.

The selector lever assembly comprises an aluminium casting with bosses for location of the two cables, the selector 
lever mechanism and a housing for the interlock solenoid (if fitted). The upper face of the casting has threaded holes 
which allow for the attachment of the casting to the mounting plate which is attached to the transmission tunnel.

A boss at the front provides location for the differential lock cable. The cable is attached to a lever which in turn is 
attached to the selector lever. Movement of the selector lever is passed via the lever to the cable which moves the 
differential lock selector shaft.

A second boss provides for the location of the high/low range cable. The cable is attached to a plate which moves in 
a forward or rearward direction with the selector lever. On North American and Japanese specification models, plate 
movement is prevented by an interlock solenoid when the ignition key is not in the ignition.

When fitted, the interlock solenoid is located on the right hand side of the selector lever casting. The solenoid is fitted 
into a cast housing in the casting and retained with a circlip. Sealant is applied over the circlip to seal the solenoid in 
the housing to prevent the ingress of dirt and moisture. The solenoid performs the same function as on previous 
models, preventing the selection of neutral on the transfer box when the ignition key is not in the ignition.

A setting procedure is required for both the differential lock cable and the high/low range cable.