Chevrolet Equinox Service Manual: Transfer Case Description and Operation 4WD Transfer Case
Transfer Case Operation
The transfer case in this vehicle consists of an aluminumhousing with input helical gear, output driven helical gear, ringand pinion hypoid gear set, and an intermediate drive shaft.
The transfer case transfers torque/power to the on-demandrear differential through a propshaft assembly.
The on-demand rear differential distributes variabletorque/power to the rear wheels through individual axleshafts.
Within the rear differential assembly is an active on-demandcoupling system.
The on-demand system rear differential control modulemonitors wheel speed, vehicle speed, wheel slippage, and othervariables. The module directs the rear differential to distributetorque to the rear wheels as required.
Typical conditions when torque is applied are during vehiclelaunches, even without wheel slip, and when there is front wheelslippage relative to the rear wheels. The amount of torque dependson the vehicle speed and the amount of wheel slippage.
Transfer Case FluidThe transfer case uses a specifically developed synthetichypoid gear lubricant, which is intended for lifetime service. Fullfluid level is at the bottom of the fill plug hole.
Transfer Case Cleaning and Inspection 4WD Transfer Case
Transfer Case Cleaning and InspectionCalloutComponent NameCaution:Refer toMachined Surface Damage Caution.Preliminary ProcedureClean the left and right transfer case housings in cleaning solvent and a ...
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If a Tire Goes Flat
It is unusual for a tire to blow out
while driving, especially if the tires
are maintained properly. See Tires. If air goes out of a tire, it is
much more likely to leak out slowly.
But if there is ever a blowout, here
are a few tips about what to expect
and what to do:
If a front tire fail ...
