A torque transfer mechanism is provided for controlling the magnitude of a clutch engagement force exerted on a multiplate clutch assembly (80) that is operably disposed between a first rotary member (32) and a second rotary member (42). The torque transfe...

An automatic axle engagement system utilizes wheel speed sensors (42), engine control, and braking control to provide optimal engagement of a front drive axle (12) to provide all wheel drive under poor driving conditions. The system includes a transfer cas...

A vehicle driveline for a multi-axle vehicle includes a through drive axle unit (9) which is a close-coupled assembly comprising a torque transfer mechanism with an associated differential unit (92) and an axle differential unit (93). An output shaft (82) ...

A transfer drive gear (23) is provided at the rear end of a hollow counter shaft (10) disposed under an input shaft (8). A reduction driven gear (24) is provided at the rear end of a front drive shaft (20) inserted in the counter shaft (10). The transfer d...