Driveline System: Notes

The driveline system consists of the following components:

• Center support bearing
• Driveshaft assembly
• Front halfshafts
• Rear halfshafts
• Active Torque Coupling (ATC)/rear axle

On Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles, the transaxle transmits power from the engine to the halfshafts.

On All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles, power is transmitted from the engine through the transaxle to the Power Transfer Unit (PTU). The PTU transfers engine power from the transaxle to the front halfshafts, and through the driveshaft to the ATC/rear axle and halfshafts. For information on the PTU, Refer to TRANSFER CASE - POWER TRANSFER UNIT (PTU) .

The engine angle is built into the engine mounts. If the engine angle is out of specification, the engine mounts must be inspected for damage. Refer to the ENGINE MECHANICAL - 3.5L or ENGINE MECHANICAL - 3.5L-GTDI for the procedure.