RDU Clutches

The two independent, wet multiplate RDU clutches are operated by hydraulic pressure from the RDU pump and supplied to one or both clutches via two solenoid operated valves in the AWD valve block.

Hydraulic pressure is applied to the piston which compresses the clutch pack. The outer friction discs lock to the inner plain discs and transfer drive from the outer disc carrier to the inner disc carrier. The AWDCM can also vary the pressure applied to allow controlled slip of the clutches and can control each clutch independently.