Front Differential Description & Operation

Front Drive Axle and Differential  

GENERAL  

 
The front differential converts the 'angle of drive' through 90° and distributes drive, via the front drive halfshafts, to the 
front wheels.  
 
The front differential for the V6 and V8 petrol variants have the same output ratio, but the output ratios for the TdV6 are 
different, depending on whether automatic or manual transmission is fitted.  
 
The front differential is mounted on the LH side of the chassis.  
 

FRONT DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY  

Front Differential - Exploded View   

Item Part Number

Description

1

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RH front drive halfshaft

2

 -

Front differential assembly

3

 -

Front driveshaft

4

 -

LH front drive halfshaft