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Permanent All-Wheel Drive, Torque Distribution - GF28.00-P-0002-02AVN

Model 257 (except 257.361) with transmission 725.0 

up to model year 2021 

Torque distribution in transfer case, shown on double planetary gear set 

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

IMPORTANTPlanetary gear set 

On vehicles with a torque distribution of 31 % at the front axle and 69 % at the rear axle, a single planetary gear set is used.

On vehicles with a torque distribution of 45 % at the front axle and 55 % at the rear axle, a double planetary gear set is used.