TRANSFER CASE CONSTRUCTION [LA4AX-EL (CD4E)]

BUE051727500N01

• The transfer case transmits the engine torque to the rear axle and rear propeller shaft through the front drive shaft and propeller shaft.

• The transfer case system consists of a power transfer unit, rear propeller shaft, coupling device, and rear axle.

• The power transfer unit is a gearbox that attaches to a transaxle.

• The drive shaft (RH) passes through the transfer case and engages the differential side gear.

• The transfer case provides power to the rear propeller shaft through a helical gear spline coupled to the transaxle differential case, a helical gear drop (idler gear) and hypoid/helical ring gear component and pinion set.

Note

• Repair of the transfer case is limited to seals, gaskets and output flange. If any of the geared components, tapered roller bearings, case cover or internal shafts malfunction, a new transfer case must be installed.

• The transfer case is sealed from the transaxle and has its own oil sump.

• The transfer case uses API service GL-5 (oil grade), SAE 75W-140 (oil viscosity) and holds 0.35 L {0.37 US qt, 0.31 Imp qt}.

• The transfer case filler plug is located on the housing cover.