Mazda 1990 323 Workshop Manual Supplement page 180

K2
OUTLINE
OUTLINE OF OPERATION
Driving force from engine is transmitted via the drive plate and torque converter to the transaxle.
Driving force through the transaxle is applied to the center differential, from which it is distributed to the front
and rear axles.
The front axle applies the driving force, via the front differential, to the left and right wheels. Driving force
for the rear axle is transmitted through the transfer unit, the transfer carrier, the propeller shaft, and to the
rear differential.
If the vehicle encounters very slippery conditions and one wheel starts to spin, the center differential absorbs
the speed difference and the other three wheels lose driving force.
At times like this, the center differential can be locked so that the front and rear axles are directly connected
and driving force is transmitted to both axles.
TRANSAXLE
CENTER DIFFER
TIAL
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K2-4