TRANSFER DEVICE
DRIVE
October 29, 2014
Provided is a transfer device capable of performing smooth switching between a two-wheel drive state and a four-wheel drive state. A transfer device (4) capable of performing switching between a two-wheel drive mode or a standby four-wheel drive mode and a full-time four-wheel drive mode is provided with: a center differential (42) which comprises a differential mechanism (50) including one side gear (53) coupled to rear wheels (7L, 7R) and the other side gear (54) capable of transmitting power to a spline piece (61) coupled to front wheels (11L, 11R), and a differential case (51) coupled to an engine (2); a switching sleeve (44) which is movable between a first position at which the differential case (51) and a hub (56) are engaged and a second position at which the hub (56) and the spline piece (61) are engaged; and a control clutch (45) which engages and disengages a rear wheel output shaft (55) coupled to the one side gear (53) and the spline piece (61).
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