Toyota all wheel drive explained

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RAV-4 (1994-2000), RAV-4 II (2001–2005), RAV-4 III (2005–present) - Sold with 2wd or full-time all wheel drive. Limited Slip Rear differential. Models with manual transmission also feature a center differential lock.

Figure: Toyota RAV4 II

4Runner Limited (...-1999) - Part-Time all wheel drive.

4Runner Limited (1999-...) - Selectable all wheel drive system (full-time all wheel drive system with 4x2 capability). VF3AM transfer case. Lever-operated 4Hi, 4Lo (2,48:1), and N modes. 4WD button engages and disengages the all wheel drive. Corporate 8-inch IFS front axle is engaged using Toyota's ADD (Automatically Disconnected Differential), which is similar to other companies' CAD systems. Electro-mechanically operated rear differential lock (optional) in 8-inch solid axle.

Figure: Toyota's ADD (Automatically Disconnected Differential) in the front axle.

Land Cruiser FJ 100 - Full-time all wheel drive. Full-time two-speed four wheel drive system with manually (button) lockable differentials - center and rear (opt.) The case is similar to previous generation Land Cruisers

Figure: Toyota Land Cruiser 100 transfer case

Land Cruiser 80??? 1993 - Full-time all wheel drive system with viscous coupling locking center differential. Center differential locked when in low gear (2,49:1 ratio). Optional front and rear manually lockable differentials.

Land Cruiser 200 - Full-time all wheel drive system with dual range and 'yTorsen' (torque sensing) centre differential. Downhill Assist Control (DAC). Crawl control system (available on petrol V8 only).

Video: Toyota Land Cruiser 200 crawl control system operation.

Last updated: 2010-07-28 17:30

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