Transfer switch indicator

New to the forum....1992 22RE 5Spd. (I think an RF1A T-Case).

Has anyone changed the transfer indicator switch on passenger side / top of the transfer case? If so, how did you get a wrench on it? Did you have to drop the transfer case? Does anyone know the exact part number for this switch location? (I suspect there are more than one but I have yet to learn for sure). I just picked this one up last week, my first 'Runner. Factory rims coming soon.

 

Welcome, looks to be in decent condition.

 

Thank you, yes it's pretty good, typical Toyota stuff wrong with it though. A few switches and relays are bad.

 

Surely SOMEBODY has done this repair????

 

How about a pass through socket wrench. Or an open end?

 

Thank you Dark Knight, have you successfully accessed the switch with either tool? Do you know the size? 24mm, 27mm? I don't own a pass through or a box end that large if that's the case. (couldn't find the switch's bolt diameter anywhere either). I'd like to know which one works so I can buy the right tools. Thanks

 

I have not. Many times when I’m in this situation I measure close as I can with a measuring tape and buy a couple wrenches; use the one that fits and take back the others.

 

Update: I finally got the switch swapped out. I purchased a 27mm box end wrench from HF, you can get them at Menards too. I had to almost cut the entire wrench in half in order to have enough space to make a turn of the switch. I changed it and whaddayaknow I now have 4wd for the firs time since I've owned it!