Center Differential
Definitions
a component that compensates for different wheel speeds in 4WD systems
Gerry community context
Related mailing-list messages and current discussions from Gerry. These are community context for the dictionary term.
- Re: Syncro locking diffs question from Sudhir Desai
Historical mailing list · Fri, 19 Sep 1997 02:02:13 -0400
...The center "differential" on a Syncro operates sort of like an automatically locking differential and will lock up automatically when the rear tires begin...
- Differentials: open, limited-slip, & locking (was: limited slip rear end)
Historical mailing list · Fri, 12 Apr 1996 16:48:28 -0400
...CENTER DIFFERENTIALS Typical 4x4 vehicle (Jeep for instance) does not have a center differential. Instead the front & rear axles are connected directly by gears...
- Re: differential broke
Historical mailing list · Fri, 5 Dec 1997 09:50:57 EST
...CV joint that fell off? The differential is the BIG 100 pound object that resides in the center under the front of the van...
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Shaft that drives the differential in a vehicle
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A cap that secures the bearing ring in the differential
- Electronic Differential LockTransmission and drivetrain
A system that directs power to the wheel with better grip, reducing tire wear
- Gearbox and differential mounting rubbersTransmission and drivetrain
Rubber components that mount the gearbox and differential to the frame
- Input shaftTransmission and drivetrain
Shaft that transmits power from the engine to the gearbox
- Limited-slip differentialTransmission and drivetrain
Type of differential that limits the slip between the wheels