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Final Drive. Description and Operation

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Final Drive Component, Disassembled View

Ford Fusion. Final Drive. Description and Operation
Item Description
1 Drive Sprocket
2 Drive Chain
3 Driven Sprocket with Drive Chain
4 Final Drive Planetary Sun Gear
5 Differential Assembly
6 Final Drive Planetary Gear
7 Torque Converter Housing

Final Drive Component, Sectional View

Ford Fusion. Final Drive. Description and Operation

Final Drive Chain, Sprockets and Planetary Gear

The final drive consists of the drive chain and sprockets, and the planetary gear and differential assembly. The drive chain and sprockets transmit torque from the front planetary carrier hub to the differential assembly, which incorporates the final drive planetary gear to increase drive torque.

The final drive consists of the following components:

  • Drive Sprocket
  • Drive Chain
  • Driven Sprocket
  • Final Drive Sun Gear
  • Final Drive Ring Gear
  • Final Drive Planetary Carrier and Differential Assembly

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