Torque distribution
1
Automatic transmission output shaft
2
Transfer case drive shaft (ring gear)
3
Dual planetary gear set (planetary gear differential)
The dual planetary gear set operates as a planetary
gear differential between the front axle and rear axle
to distribute the engine torque.
The gear ratio is set up to transfer 55% of the engine
torque to the rear axle and 45% to the front axle.
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4
Rear axle output
5
Side output drive gear (with sun gear)
6
Front axle side output