Drive Axle - Rear: Description

The rear axle is part of the full time 4WD system. Unlike most 4WD vehicles, this system does not use a transfer gearbox. The complete system consists of 3 differentials: front, central and rear. The front and central differential are incorporated with the 5-speed transmission. The central and rear differential can be locked at any speed for varying road conditions.

The rear differential has a hypoid type ring and pinion gear. The drive pinion gear is supported by roller bearings and preload is maintained by a collapsible spacer between the bearings. A locking device is incorporated and consists of a shift shaft, shift fork operating sleeve and gear.