1 Day
I.D.#C0305
This seminar provides an introduction to the fundamental concepts
and evolution of passenger car and light truck 4x4/all-wheel drive
(AWD) systems including the nomenclature utilized to describe
these systems. Basic power transfer unit and transfer case design
parameters, component application to system function, the future of
AWD systems, and emerging technologies that may enable future
systems are covered.
This course is an excellent follow-up to the “A Familiarization of
Drivetrain Components” seminar (which is designed for those who
have limited experience with the total drivetrain).
Learning Objectives
By attending this seminar, you will be able to:
Identify front wheel drive and rear wheel drive vehicle architectures
Identify part time, full time, and on demand all-wheel drive systems
Explain the benefits of all-wheel drive over two-wheel drive
Quantify all wheel drive traction and mobility benefits
Describe auxiliary axle disconnect systems
Explain basic vehicle dynamics performance and the effect of AWD
on performance
Identify couplers vs. biasing devices and their basic function
Describe the differences between mechanical and electrical
implementation in AWD systems
Describe basic control strategies and logic
Discuss advanced propulsion concepts and systems
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