Final Drive: Description

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The 4XTE differential is a conventional open design. It consists of a ring gear and a differential case. The differential case consists of pinion and side gears, and a pinion shaft. The differential case is supported in the transaxle by tapered roller bearings. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Differential Assembly

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - DIFFERENTIAL CASE

2 - RING GEAR

3 - TRANSFER SHAFT

4 - PINION GEAR

5 - PINION SHAFT

6 - SIDE GEAR