Description And Operation: Overview
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The differential converts the 'angle of drive' through 90° and distributes drive, via the halfshafts, to the rear wheels.
Depending on engine torque output there are two types of differentials installed:
- A lighter open differential is fitted to vehicles with inline 4-cylinder engines.
- A standard open differential is fitted to vehicles with V6 engines.
Both types of differential are attached to the rear subframe at four mounting points. Each mounting point incorporates an insulator to reduce NVH (Noise, vibration and harshness). The insulators in the forward mounting points are installed in the differential. The insulators in the rear mounting points are installed in the rear subframe.