Differential Assembly: Description and Operation

REAR DIFFERENTIAL

DESCRIPTION
The rear axle is equipped with a 3.27:1 ratio for the optimum combination of performance and economy

OPERATION
The axle receives power from the transmission through the propeller shaft. The propeller shaft is connected to the pinion gear which rotates the differential through the gear mesh with the ring gear bolted to the differential case. The engine power is transmitted to the axle shafts through the pinion mate and side gears. The side gears are splined to the axle shafts.