Axle disconnect

Details Axle disconnect Axle disconnect

1979-08-01

1981-06-09

Braun, Leslie

Machine element or mechanism

Gearing

Plural power paths to and/or from gearing

74713, 180247, F16H 144, F16H 140

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042717221

ABSTRACT:
A differential for a four wheel drive vehicle includes an integral remotely operable axle disconnect. The axle disconnect comprises a clutch collar suitably splined to each axle shaft which has face coupling teeth engageable with opposed mating teeth on the hub of each differential side gear. Axial motion is imparted to each clutch collar by a fork member and linkage driven by a suitable two-position actuator.

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