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]Side Member Removal [Panel Replacement]
Symbol Mark
Removal Procedure
1. Drill the 45 locations shown in the figure.
NOTE:
When drilling, do not drill a hole all the way through or there could be
a problem when installing the new part.
2. Remove the side member. ...
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor
Purpose/Function
Detects the camshaft speed as basic information for mainly determining the
fuel injection timing and ignition timing.
Detects the camshaft speed and inputs it to the PCM as a CMP signal.
Construction
Intake CMP sensor
Installed on the cylinder head.
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Steering Angle Sensor
Purpose, Function
The steering angle sensor outputs the steering angle and steering angle reference
point during the period which the EPS control module performs initial learning
(approx. 1 min period).
Construction
The steering angle sensor is installed to the clock spring ...