Description And Operation
The front axle differential, produced by Magna, is an open type differential with the following specifications:
- The front axle weighs 12.5 Kg (28 lbs).
| 1 - Front Axle |
| 2 - Engine Oil Pan |
| 3 - Intermediate Shaft Channel (internal to engine oil pan) |
| 4 - Intermediate Shaft |
| 5 - Intermediate Shaft Support |
| 6 - Half Shaft |
The front axle is used for All Wheel Drive (AWD) applications. The front axle is mounted to the engine by attaching bolts between the engine block and the oil pan. The oil pan, in addition to the attaching points for the front axle, also has a channel added to it that allows the intermediate shaft to pass through it. The intermediate shaft is connected to the left of the front axle, it passes into the channel in the oil pan and connects to the Intermediate Shaft Support, fixed on the opposite side of the oil pan.