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Automatically Regulated All-Wheel drive (4MATIC) Torque Distribution - GF28.00-P-0001-02AVI

Model 217, 222 with transmission 725.0 (except 725.096) 

Torque distribution in transfer case 

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The dual planet gear set acts as a planetary gear differential between the front and rear axle. This then distributes the engine torque.

The gear ratio is designed so that 55 % of the engine torque is transmitted to the rear axle and 45 % is transmitted to the front axle.