Powertrain

Description and Operation - Final Drive

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Item Part Number Description
1 7C0987C098 Traction Motor Drive Gear Assembly
2 7X4717X471 Idler Shaft and Gear Assembly
3 7F4657F465 Differential Carrier and Gear Assembly
4 7L4377L437 Ring Gear Assembly

The final drive gear meshes with the idler shaft and is bolted to the differential case. The ring gear bolts are single-use. Use new bolts when installing the ring gear.

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