Driveline System: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The driveline system consists of the following components:

Driveshaft assembly
Halfshaft-(RH)
Rear axle housing
Halfshaft-(LH)

On front wheel drive (FWD) vehicles, the transaxle transmits power from the engine to the halfshafts.

On four wheel drive (4WD) vehicles, power is transmitted from the engine through the transaxle to the transfer case. The transfer case transfers engine power from the transaxle to the RH front halfshaft and through the driveshaft to the rear axle and halfshafts. The (4X4) AUTO position is intended for normal driving condition, and the (4X4) ON position is intended for 4WD. For additional information on the transfer case, refer to TRANSFER CASE - MECHANICAL SHIFT .

For additional information on the driveshaft, refer to DRIVESHAFT .

For additional information on the rear axle, refer to REAR DRIVE AXLE/DIFFERENTIAL .

For additional information on the rear halfshaft, refer to Halfshafts, Rear Wheel .

The engine angle is built into the engine mounts. If the engine angle is out of specification, the engine mounts must be inspected for damage. For additional information, refer to ENGINE - 2.0L ZETEC or ENGINE - 3.0L (4V) .