For 1990-2009 cars

## Front Drive Axle Description and Operation W/O E-Lock

The Front Drive Axle consist of the following components:

• | Differential Carrier Housing

• | Differential Assembly

• | Intermediate Shaft

• | Intermediate Shaft Housing

• | Electric Motor Actuator

• | Shift Fork /Clutch Assembly

The front axle on four wheel drive model vehicles has a central disconnect feature. The axle uses a conventional ring and pinion gear set in order to transmit the driving force of the engine to the wheels. The open differential allows the wheels to turn at different rates of speed while the axle continues to transmit the driving force. This prevents tire scuffing when going around corners and premature wear on internal axle parts. The ring and pinion set and the differential are contained within the carrier. The axle identification number on top of the differential carrier assembly or on a label on the right half of differential carrier assembly. The drive axles are completely flexible assemblies consisting of inner and outer constant velocity CV joints protected by thermoplastic boots and connected by a wheel drive shaft.