The phrase
"rear differential" refers to a part in a vehicle that transfers power from the engine to the wheels. It helps the wheels move at different speeds when turning corners, allowing the car to turn smoothly.
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A limited -
slip rear differential with dual clutch packs can also shift 75 % of the available torque to either wheel, to improve cornering.
The use of a third - generation of the company's
electronic rear differential allowed engineers to build in a faster steering ratio for better responsiveness without a trade - off in stability.
At high speeds and when accelerating out of corners, the electronically
controlled rear differential lock with fully variable torque distribution also acts to provide greater driving stability and traction.
An optional
sport rear differential varies torque between the rear wheels, allowing the S4's driver to confidently power through any corner.
This system drops the low - range mode even lower and adds a locking
rear differential for better crawling and climbing control.
The SUV also boasts an optional more robust
active rear differential that can be locked depending on the needs of the terrain.
Depending on the owner's demands, the level
of rear differential's locking can be varied from 0 to 100 %.
Front and
rear differential fluid as well as transmission fluid are recommended to be inspected every 30,000 miles.
The system now features a lighter twin -
clutch rear differential to help distribute torque between the front and rear wheels, as well as from right and left wheels.
We love that the controls for the transmission, transfer case,
rear differential locker, and hill descent control are all conveniently grouped together for ease of use.
Other new modules improving driving dynamics are the electronically controlled, fully
variable rear differential lock, and the dynamic engine mounts.
A mechanical limited - slip
rear differential comes as standard for the C 63, while the C 63 S gets an electronic unit.
Operating in conjunction with an electronically
regulated rear differential lock, it works by varying the torque distribution to the rear wheels.
The odd vibration at the rear of the car turned to to be a
faulty rear differential, which took seven days to be replaced.
And make sure you check the box for the optional limited - slip
rear differential if you get snow or plan going to it.
A mechanical locking
rear differential ensures high levels of traction, in conjunction with the 245 - and 305 mm tyres, front and rear.
The powertrain's eight - speed automatic transmission routes power to all four wheels through a self - locking center differential and a sport -
oriented rear differential.
When 4x4 isn't enough, the available electronic locking
rear differential delivers equal power to both rear wheels, boosting traction to help keep you moving forward.
The locking
rear differential directs engine power equally to both rear wheels for the greatest traction on slippery or uneven terrain.
A locking
rear differential evenly distributes power to the rear wheels and keeps them turning at the same speed, even if one is off the ground.
The full - time four - wheel drive with a limited slip
rear differential gives the car full - time extra grip and handling and cornering abilities.
At high speeds on the straight, and in fast corners where the wheels threaten to spin, the electronically
controlled rear differential lock provides added driving stability.
A traction control system manages distribution for maximum acceleration with minimal slip and the standard quattro
sport rear differential to maximize driving dynamics.
Jeep Active Drive Lock includes all the features of Jeep Active Drive II and adds a locking
rear differential for superior low - speed power for severe off - road conditions.
Among the other new driving dynamics features are larger 20 - inch wheels, electronically - controlled, fully
variable rear differential lock and the now - standard dynamic engine mounts.
The torque -
vectoring rear differential of the Haldex all - wheel - drive system does its magic, though it's fair to say that this car still feels like a front - wheel - drive car in the corners, as most AWD cars do.