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2) Overview
Driving elements ▶
The driving elements consist of two flat surfaces machined to a smooth finish.
One of these is the rear face of the engine flywheel and the other is the clutch pressure plate. The
clutch pressure plate is fitted into a clutch steel cover, which is bolted to the flywheel.
Driven elements ▶
The driven element is the clutch disc with a splined hub which is free to slide lengthwise along the
splines of the input shaft.
The driving and driven elements are held in contact by spring pressure. This pressure is exerted by a
diaphragm spring in the clutch cover pressure plate assembly.
Operating Elements ▶
The clutch "release" system consists of the clutch pedal and clutch release cylinder.
This system directly releases the clutch by using hydraulic pressure while the conventional clutch
system releases the clutch by using release lever and release fork. This system provides higher
efficiency than conventional clutch system, and its durability is superior.
Clutch master cylinder (mounted on clutch pedal)
Concentric slave cylinder pipe (mounted inside of transmission) -
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3. DUAL MASS FLYWHEEL (DMF)
The dual mass flywheel (DMF) is of having a mass divided into two halves.
While one mass is connected to the engine crankshaft, which is affected by the mass moment of
inertia of the engine, the other mass is affected by one of the transmission.
The divided dual masses are connected to the coil spring and damping system internally.
The DMF has the following benefits: ▶
Reducing fuel consumption by lowering engine speed
Reducing rattling noise and vehicle vibration in all driving ranges
Reducing synchronization wear
Facilitating gear change
Protecting power train parts by preventing excessive load from being delivered -
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Primary flywheel
Secondary flywheel
Arc damper spring
Torque limiter
Ring gear 1.
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1. OVERVIEW
The axle is the device of transferring the drive power from the engine to the wheels; its inside is fitted to
the side gear spline of the differential gear and outside is connected to the drive wheels. The axles in
front and rear of vehicle are known as the front axle and rear axle respectively.
For the FR (Front engine, Rear wheel drive) type vehicle driven by the rear wheels, the drive power is
basically transferred to the rear wheels in the following order in 2WD mode: Engine-
>Clutch→Transmission→Propeller shaft (Rear propeller shaft)→Final reduction gear (Rear
axle)→Rear axle shaft→Rear wheels. In 4WD mode, the drive power to the rear wheels is
distributed to the front wheels in order of Front propeller shaft->Front axle->Front axle shaft->Front
wheel via the T/C assembly. And, 4WD solenoid valve releases the vacuum and engage the locking
hub actuator to the LH/RH front hub end gear to transfer the drive power of the axle shaft to the front
wheels.
The front axle and front axle shaft are used in only 4WD model. The rear axle has the independent
rear drive axle (IRDA) which is used on the independent rear suspension (IRS).
Front axleTransmission
Transfer case
Front propeller shaft Rear propeller shaftRear axle
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Operation ▶
Description Mode Conditions
Driving mode 2H 2 Wheel drive
(rear wheel)Rear-wheel drive mode. This is used under normal
or high-speed driving conditions on public roads or
highways.
4H 4 Wheel drive
(high speed)This is used under sandy, muddy or snow-covered
road conditions
4 L 4 Wheel drive
(low speed)This is used for maximum traction.
When cornering with low speed in 4WD condition,
there could be tire dragging, some
mechanical shocks and resistances in vehicle’s
drive train. These are normal conditions due to
internal resistance in the drive train when the
4WD system is properly working
Mode change2H ↔
4H 2 Wheel drive
↔4 Wheel driveShifting is possible while driving at the speed of
70 km/h or less
2H, 4H
↔ 4L 2 Wheel drive,
4 Wheel drive
(high speed)
↔4 Wheel drive
(low speed)
To make the mode change easily, stop the
vehicle on level ground and turn the mode
switch to the desired position and move the
shift lever to "N"-"R"-"N" while depressing the
brake pedal. For Automatic Transmission:
Stop the vehicle on level ground and move the
gear selector lever into the “N”
position. Turn
the switch to the desired position. -
For Manual Transmission:
Stop the vehicle on level ground and move the
gear selector lever into the “N” position.
Then turn the switch to the desired position
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1) 2H Mode (2 Wheel Drive)
Power Flow ▶
Output shaft of
transmission
Rear propeller shaftRear wheel
Rear axle
Rear wheel
The driving force is directly engaged (1:1) to rear axle and is transferred only to the rear wheels.
Input shaft of transfer
case
↓
Output shaft of transfer
case
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1. OVERVIEW
The propeller shaft transfers the power through the transmission and transfer case to the front/rear
axle differential carrier (final reduction gear). It is manufactured by a thin rounded steel pipe to have
the strong resisting force against the torsion and bending. Both ends of propeller shaft are connected
to the spider and the center of propeller shaft is connected to the spline to accommodate the changes
of the height and length. The rubber bushing that covers the intermediate bearing keeps the balance o
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rear propeller shaft and absorbs its vibration.
Function of propeller shaft ▶
Transmits driving torque.
Compensates the angle change (universal joint / CV joint).
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