Differential

DIFFERENTIAL

DESCRIPTION





The 288 differential (Fig. 134) is a conventional open design, and is integral to the transaxle. It consists of a single-piece case, which houses pinion and side gears. A floating pinion shaft is retained by the differential ring gear. The differential case is supported in the transaxle by tapered roller bearings.

OPERATION
The differential assembly (Fig. 134) is driven by the intermediate shaft via the ring gear. The ring gear drives the differential case, and the case drives the halfshafts through the differential gears. The differential pinion and side gears are supported in the case by pinion shafts and thrust washers. Differential pinion and side gears make it possible for front wheels to rotate at different speeds while cornering.