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]Center Roof Antenna Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Front scuff plate.
b. Rear scuff plate.
c. B-pillar lower trim.
d. Front seat belt adjusting cover.
e. Front seat belt upper anchor installation bolt.
f. B-pillar upper trim.
g. Trunk board.
h. Trunk end t ...
Ion Sensor
Purpose/Function
Detects ion generation in the combustion chamber for detecting pre-ignition.
Detects ions which occur due to fuel combustion as current by applying bias
voltage to the spark plug, which is amplified in the ignition coil internal
circuit and input to the PCM.
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Awd Warning Light
Purpose, Function
Warns the driver of a AWD system malfunction.
Construction
The AWD warning light is built into the instrument cluster.
Operation
If the self-diagnostic function stores a DTC, the warning light illuminates
to alert the driver of the malfunct ...