Transfer Assembly (With SH-AWD)
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The transfer assembly consists of the transfer hypoid drive gear/shaft assembly, the transfer output shaft (hypoid gear), and the companion flange. The transfer assembly is on the rear side of the transmission, beside the differential. The transfer drive gear on the differential drives the transfer output shaft in the transmission. The transfer output shaft in the transmission is connected to the transfer hypoid drive gear/shaft assembly by splines. Power is transmitted from the transfer drive gear on the differential to the rear differential via the transfer assembly and the propeller shaft.