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Unit One

Automotive Transmission

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Unit One

Automotive Transmission

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UNIT - I

TRANSMISSION
REQUIREMENTS
Requirements of transmission system,
general arrangement of power
transmission, general arrangement of
rear-engine vehicle with live axles,
general arrangement of dead-axle
and live axles transmission, four-
wheel drive transmission.
ARRANGEMENT OF POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEM

 Engine or Power Plant


 Clutch
 Gear Box or Transmission
Differential  Propeller Shaft with U-
Joints
 Differential and Final Drive
 Rear Axles

ARRANGEMENT OF POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEM


REQUIREMENT OF TRANSMISSION SYSTEM

• To provide variation in speed and


torque
• To provide neutral condition to the
vehicle
• To provide reverse movement of
the vehicle
• To provide vehicle to run smoothly
To provide the vehicle to take
• REQUIREMENT OF turn
TRANSMISSION SYSTEM
GENERAL ARRANGEMENT OF REAR-ENGINE VEHICLE WITH LIVE AXLES
This arrangement eliminates the
necessity for a propeller shaft
when the engine is mounted
adjacent to driven wheels. The
engine-clutch-gearbox-final drive
forms a single unit in this layout. In
order to reduce the ‘overhang’
distance between wheel centers
and the front side of the engine,
the final drive is generally placed
between clutch and gear box.
GENERAL ARRANGEMENT OF DEAD AXLE & LIVE AXLE TRANSMISSION

Axles refer to the axle units


within the running system of
automobiles, and consist of
components such as the axle
case, gears and brakes. Figure
showing a truck consist of
front axle, rear live/drive axle
and rear dead axle.
GENERAL ARRANGEMENT OF DEAD AXLE & LIVE AXLE TRANSMISSION

In trucks, the front axle takes


the weight of the vehicle and
is used for steering. The rear
axle is classified into the drive
axle, which takes the weight
of the vehicle and transfers
driving force to the wheels and
the dead axle, which helps to
take the weight of the vehicle.
4WD & Awd
transmission system
VIDEO LINK OF 4WD & AWD TRANSMISSION SYSTEM

https://youtu.be/2b7fEq7iWwM
Four Wheel Drive, also called 4×4, is generally
used in trucks and bigger SUVs. In the 4WD
system, the torque is sent to the rear wheels,
and the front wheels spin freely. Generally,
there’s a separate lever near the gear stick to
switch on to the four-wheel drive system. In
the case of the 4×4, the driver can decide
when to engage and disengage the system as
per the driving conditions. In addition, the
amount of torque transmitted to the left and
right side wheels can be varied through the
differential. The 4WD system is generally
designed for SUVs to drive in extreme off-
roading conditions.
In an all-wheel-drive system, the torque is transmitted
to all four wheels and the computer monitors the
amount of torque needed to be sent. In normal
highway conditions, most of the power is sent to the
rear wheels with little or no power to the front wheels.
However, as the driving condition changes, the
computer senses and changes the torque distribution
accordingly. This is done in order to obtain the
maximum traction control in different weather
conditions and on corners. Unlike normal cars with
rear-wheel drive or front-wheel drive, the AWD cars
rarely slip in any condition. AWD cars are beneficial
for people living in snowy or cold areas or where there
is heavy rainfall as it doesn’t lose traction easily.
AWD system can be incorporated in any car
irrespective of their body type.
Which One Is Better? 4WD Or AWD ?

Both drivetrains have their own benefits; it mainly


depends on the application that which one is better for
you. If you mostly deal with off-roading like rocks or in the
woods then we suggest you should go for a 4WD vehicle
as it enhances the grip. The 4WD system is also used in
pickup trucks where users sometimes need to tow
objects. On the other hand, AWD is better when there are
bad weather conditions, especially the snowy or wet
roads. AWD system generally improves the traction of
the car and prevents slipping and instability during
cornering. In short, 4WD vehicles are generally designed
for off-roading purposes whereas AWD cars are
designed for better traction, grip, and handling on normal
roads during bad weather conditions.

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