DRIVESHAFT AND
AXLE

23-DS-001G

APRIL, 2023

GV70 (JK1)
GV80 (JX1)

E-LSD AND TRANSFER CASE ACTUATOR DIAGNOSIS
Description: When servicing any of the specified vehicles below with the corresponding DTCs, follow
the step-by-step procedures in this bulletin.
• Electronic-Limited Slip Differential (E-LSD) actuator on certain 2022 to 2023MY GV70 (JK1) and
2021 to 2023MY GV80 (JX1) for DTC codes P1882, P1889, or P1896.
• Transfer case actuator on certain 2022 to 2023MY GV70 (JK1) for DTC codes P1960, P1958,
or P1955.

Applicable Vehicles:
• Certain 2022 to 2023MY GV70 (JK1) produced from March 10, 2021 to September 28, 2022
• Certain 2021 to 2023MY GV80 (JX1) produced from July 27, 2020 to July 22, 2022

STUI
This TSB includes STUI pictures as a requirement. Where indicated, please include the last
6 digits of the VIN and date of repair on a piece of paper. Ensure the VIN and date of repair
are clearly visible. Finally, please ensure all captured pictures are completed according to
the steps in this TSB and uploaded to STUI. All claims submitted that have illegible,
incomplete, missing, or incorrect picture(s) are subject to debit.

Circulate To: General Manager, Service Manager, Parts Manager, Warranty Manager, Service
Advisors, Technicians, Body Shop Manager, Fleet Repair

Table of Contents
Warranty Information: ........................................................................................ 2
Parts Information: .............................................................................................. 2
Repair Flow Chart: ............................................................................................. 4
Service Procedure:............................................................................................. 5
E-LSD Actuator Replacement for GV70 (JK1) and GV80 (JX1) ................... 5
Transfer Case Actuator Replacement for GV70 (JK1) ONLY ...................... 9

Warranty Information:

GV70 (JK1)
GV80 (JX1)

GV70 (JK1)

47892F02

E-LSD ACTUATOR
REPLACEMENT

47892F03

TRANSFER CASE
ACTUATOR
REPLACEMENT

47892-4J000
1.5 M/H

I3A

ZZ3

47899-4G300

NOTE 1: Normal Warranty Applies
NOTE 2: All claims must have a STUI picture uploaded as directed on page 8 or 11 of the TSB
depending on the repair. Claims with illegible, incomplete, missing, or incorrect STUI pictures are
subject to debit.
NOTE 3: The incident parts are subject to callback through the normal Warranty Technical Center
(WTC) parts return process. Claim is subject to debit if the part is not returned.
Parts Information:

47892-4J000

JK1 and
JX1

E-LSD Actuator

Confirm date on actuator label is
07/14/2022 or after.

47899-4G300

Transfer Case
Actuator

JK1
Confirm date on actuator label is
07/11/2022 or after.

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49551-4T000

Castle Lock Nut

JK1 and
JX1

1 each
Required if E-LSD is removed

49557-T6000

Axle Clip

JK1 and
JX1

1 each
Required if E-LSD is removed

28751-2S000

Rear Exahust
Gasket
(to exhaut muffler)

JK1 and
JX1

2 each
Required if E-LSD is removed

28751-3J000

Front Exhaust
Gasket
(to catalyst)

JK1

2 each
Required if transfer case is
removed

JK1

4 each
Required if transfer case is
removed

JK1

3 each
Required if transfer case is
removed

JK1

Only required if necessary to add
fluid into transfer case.

JK1 and
JX1

Only required if necessary to add
fluid into the E-LSD.

Front Propeller
49129-B1100
Shaft Bolts
(to front differential)

49319-T6100

Rear Properller
Shaft Bolts
(to transfer case)
Transfer Case Oil
TF 0870B

00232-19066
(32 FL OZ,
946 mL)
TF 0870C
E-LSD Synthetic
Transfer Case
Fluid
00232-19096
E-LSD
(16 FL OZ,
473 mL)

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Repair Flow Chart:

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Service Procedure:
E-LSD Actuator Replacement for GV70 (JK1) and GV80 (JX1)
1.

Confirm E-LSD warning message, “Check
Limited Slip Differential” is displayed in the
cluster.
If any of the following DTCs are present, P1882,
P1889, or P1896, continue with E-LSD actuator
replacement.
If other DTCs are present, follow the shop
manual for repairs.

2.

Lift the vehicle to remove the Electronic Limited
Slip Differential (E-LSD) (A).
Refer to the applicable shop manual.
Electronic Limited Slip Differential System →
Electronic Limited Slip Differential Assembly →
Electronic Limited Slip Differential (E-LSD) →
Removal and Installation

i

A

Information

Do not touch the alignment settings (B) for the
rear suspension during E-LSD removal.
B

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3.

Place the E-LSD onto a work bench.
Rotate the E-LSD to point the actuator (C) at a
45-degree angle.

NOTICE

C

During removal and installation of the actuator,
maintain the E-LSD at a 45-degree angle to
not spill fluid. Low fluid levels may damage the
E-LSD.

4.

Leave the E-LSD in this position for at least 10
seconds to allow the fluid to drain from the
actuator into the E-LSD.

5.

Loosen the bolts and remove the actuator (C).
E-LSD Actuator Tightening Torque

lb-ft • 8.24-8.39
kgf.m • 1.14-1.16
N.m • 11.17-11.37
C

6.

Wipe the actuator seating surface (D) with a
clean cloth.
Do not allow foreign substances to enter the
E-LSD.

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D

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7.

Confirm date on new actuator label is 07/14/2022
or after.

8.

Ensure the both O-rings (E) and (F) are properly
seated on the new actutor.

E

F

9.

If fluid is lost, add fluid for the amount lost into
the actuator opening.

NOTICE
Using the wrong fluid specification or low fluid
levels may damage the E-LSD.
Fluid Specification: TF 0870C, E-LSD
Synthetic Transfer Case Fluid, Part Number:
00232-19096
E-LSD Fluid Capacity: 395mL - 425mL

10. Install the new actuator.

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11. Before reinstalling the differential assembly take
a STUI photo.
G

Using STUI, take a clear photo of the
installed actuator with the last 6 digits of the
VIN and the date of repair on a piece of
paper. The manufacture date of the actuator
(G) must be clearly visible. See example
shown to the right.
Upload the photo to STUI.

12. Install parts in the reverse order of removal.
Refer to the applicable shop manual for
tightening torque specificaitons.
H

NOTICE
The following new parts must be used during
reassembly:
Part Name
Rear exhaust gasket (H)
(to muffler)
Axle Clip (I)
Axle Castle Nut

Part Number Qty
28751-2S000 2
49557-T6000
49551-4T000

1
1

I

Reusing parts will cause the exhaust to leak
and the axle to become unseated.

Axle Castle Nut
13. The service procedure is now complete.

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Transfer Case Actuator Replacement for GV70 (JK1) ONLY
1.

Confirm transfer case warning lamp is displayed
in the cluster.
If any of the following DTCs are present, P1960,
P1958, or P1955, continue with transfer case
actuator replacement.
If other DTCs are present, follow the shop
manual for repairs.

2.

Lift the vehicle to remove the transfer case (A).

A
Refer to the applicable shop manual.
4 Wheel Drive (AWD) System → Transfer
Assembly → Transfer Case Assembly →
Removal

3.

Place the transfer case onto a work bench.
Rotate the transfer case to point the actuator (B)
up in a vertical position.

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B

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Lift the flange (C) end of the case at a 45-degree
angle.
C

NOTICE
During removal and installation of the actuator,
maintain the transfer case at a 45-degree
angle to not spill fluid. Low fluid levels may
damage the transfer case assembly.

4.

Leave the case in this position for at least 10
seconds to allow the fluid to drain from the
actuator into the case.

5.

Loosen the bolts and remove the actuator (D).
Transfer Case Actuator Tightening Torque

lb-ft • 8.24-8.39
kgf.m • 1.14-1.16

N.m • 11.17-11.37
D

6.

Wipe the actuator seating surface (E) with a
clean cloth.
Do not allow foreign substances to enter the
case.

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E

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7.

Confirm date on new actuator label is 07/11/2022
or after.

8.

Ensure the both O-rings (F) and (G) are properly
seated on the new actutor.

F

G

9.

If fluid is lost, add fluid for the amount lost into
the actuator opening.

NOTICE
Using the wrong fluid specification or low fluid
levels may damage the E-LSD.
Fluid Specification: TF 0870C, E-LSD
Synthetic Transfer Case Fluid, Part Number:
00232-19096
E-LSD Fluid Capacity: 395mL - 425mL
10. Install the new actuator.
11. Before reinstalling the transfer case assembly,
take a STUI photo.
H
Using STUI, take a clear photo of the
installed actuator with the last 6 digits of the
VIN and the date of repair on a piece of
paper. The manufacture date of the actuator
(H) must be clearly visible. See example
shown to the right.
Upload the photos to STUI.

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12. Install parts in the reverse order of removal.
Refer to the applicable shop manual for
tightening torque specificaitons.

I

J

Front propeller
shaft to front
differential

Rear propeller shaft
to transfer case

NOTICE
The following new parts must be used during
reassembly:
Part Name
Front Propeller Shaft
Bolts (I)
(to front differential)
Rear Propeller Shaft
Bolts (J)
(to transfer case)
Rear Exahust Gasket (K)
(to exhaut muffler)
Front Exhaust Gasket (L)
(to catalyst)

Part Number

Qty

49129-B1100

4

49319-T6100

3

28751-2S000

2

28751-3J000

2

L

K

Reusing parts will not provide the correct
clamping force and can cause the exhaust to
leak.
13. The service procedure is now complete.

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