Purpose/Function
The differential absorbs the difference in the rotation speed between the left and right driving wheels so that the vehicle drives smoothly when differences occur due to cornering or driving on rough roads.
Construction
The differential consists of the ring gear, differential gear case, side gears, pinion gears, and pinion shaft.
The differential gear case is engaged with the ring gear and rotates as a single unit.
The side gears are engaged with the drive shaft (LH) and drive shaft (RH) and rotates as a single unit for each.

Operation
If there is no difference in rotation speed between the left and right driving wheels, the left and right side gears rotate together with the differential gear case and pinion gears.

If there is a difference in the rotation speed between the left and right driving wheels, the difference in the rotation speed between the left and right side gears is absorbed by the pinion gears rotating around the pinion shaft.

Differential [C66 M R]
Oil Seal (Differential) Replacement [C66 M R]Units
Electric current
A (ampere)
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Electric resistance
ohm
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Afs Off Indicator Light
Purpose
The AFS OFF indicator light notifies the user that the AFS is stopped or
a malfunction occurs in the AFS.
Function
The AFS OFF indicator light illuminates when the AFS is stopped and flashes
when a malfunction occurs in the AFS.
Construction
When the mi ...
Light Switch Inspection
Light Switch
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the column cover..
3. Remove the light switch..
4. Verify that the continuity between the light switch terminals is as indicated
in the table.
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