Differential Assembly: Description and Operation

Front Axle Differential





A - Shims - pinion shaft
B - Shims - differential

The front axle differential employs hypoid pinion drive. The number of teeth is 9 : 31, which is the same as the rear axle drive pinion.





The differential consists of four bevelled gears in a spherical differential case Locking of front wheels to each other (limited slip differential) is not provided. Pinion shaft and differential employ tapered roller bearings.





Fine adjustment of the pinion shaft is accomplished with shims (A) on the outer race of the large tapered roller bearing.

Shims (B) are used on the inner races of side bearings for the differential.

Adjusting specifications for the pinion and ring gear are provided on the ring gear, as also for the rear axle drive.

Adjusting distance (e.g. E 59.22) Backlash (e.g. F 0.16)

Design distance R0 is 59.00 mm.