Do 4 wheelers have differential?
The main difference between 4WD and AWD is that four-wheel drive vehicles use two differentials and a transfer case while all-wheel drive vehicles employ a front, rear, and center differential.
How are rear differentials measured?
The size of a rear differential, or rear end, is determined by the diameter of the ring gear inside the differential housing.
Do ATVS have solid axles?
Solid Axle Rear Suspension- Their are two types of rear suspension on four-wheelers. These are solid axle and IRS- Independent Rear Suspension. Solid axle rear suspension is a solid axle with a rear differential connecting both wheels.
Does Polaris ATV have diff lock?
Polaris uses a mechanical “hilliard” system in the front differential to automatically select 4WD and also to apply locking to the front differential. The system can sense when more traction is required and it allows both automatic differential locking and auto 4WD selection on the fly.
Where is the differential located on 4WD?
In front wheel drive vehicles the differential is in the front and called a transaxle. In rear-wheel drive vehicles, the differential is in the back. Four wheel drive vehicles have differentials in both the front and back. The differential contains fluid that lubricates and cools the gears.
How do I know what rear end I have?
To figure out exactly what axle you have, you can look for the Dana stamped bill of materials number. This stamped number can usually be found on the righthand side or on the longer axletube on the same side of the tube as the differential cover, facing the rear of the truck.
Does any ATV have a true rear differential?
In open differential, the torque is equal on both sides of the wheels. If you have a rear-wheel drive ATV, both rear wheels would have 50% torque on each side. As for locked differential, this is used if you have a problem for go over obstacle that stands in your path.
How to replace a rear differential?
Whining/Grinding Noises. If you notice a whining sound coming from your rear-diff (especially while turning),there’s a good chance you’re low on differential fluid.
Which vehicle has a rear differential gear?
Your differentials handle this. Your differentials can be part of your front or rear axle assembly—or both—depending on the type of vehicle you drive. For example, if you have an SUV with 4-wheel drive, then you have both a front and rear differential. There are actually three different types of differentials:
How to rebuild a Honda ATV front differential?
There is a special tool needed to remove the internal nut holding the pinnion bearings in. The tool can be made if you have access to a welding, an old 1/2” deep socket that will fit over the pinnion shaft and a big nut to fit the internal nut.