What does the transfer case do?
THE BASICS No matter how simple or complex your transfer case is, this is what it does: It splits the engine torque coming from the transmission and delivers it to output shafts that connect to driveshafts leading to the front and rear axles.
What happens when you order a transfer case express?
When you place an order with Transfer Case Express, we want to make sure you get the right unit. When we receive your order, we’ll call you to verify either the assembly number or the VIN of the vehicle. With this information, we will be able to verify the exact model you need and we’ll make sure that’s what you get.
What are the different types of transfer cases?
Transfer cases come in a variety of styles and specifications depending on the manufacturer, make and year of your vehicle. Even within a model number (for example, 246), you can have variations in the internal components that actually result in a different transfer case (246-1, 246-2, etc).
How can I find the right transfer case for my car?
(Please note, we cannot currently search VINs for Ford and Mercury vehicles.) By providing us with either the assembly number or the vehicle’s VIN, we can ensure that you are getting the right transfer case for your vehicle.
What is the Assembly number for a transfer case?
Style A – the series of numbers (and sometimes letters) in the line for “Ass’y No.” is the unit’s assembly number. The assembly number on the tag below is “2424-2560.”
What kind of transfer case does a jeep use?
Advance Adapters summary of the NP200 Series Transfer case widely used in Jeep from 1987-2006. The New Process transfer cases used in late model Jeeps are always a left-hand drop configuration. The stock rotation on the New Process transfer case depends on the year of the vehicle and the stock transmission used.
When was the first process transfer case made?
There are numerous styles of New Process transfer cases, and you must be very careful in making your identification of such. The first units were the NP207s, and they were used in the early model Cherokee Jeeps. The full size Jeep trucks and Grand Wagoneers used the NP208. Jeep soon added the NP231 which replaced the Model 207 in 1987.
When did the Mercedes 4WD transfer case come out?
Years later, in 1902 a Dutch company called Jacobus Spyker creates a mechanical version which utilized a transfer case to selectively shift the power between front and rear wheels. A year later, in 1903 the 4wd system was adopted by Mercedes in their vehicles.
What does a transfer case on a car do?
What is a Transfer Case? From a high-level perspective, a transfer case is a mechanical component that allows a part time four-wheel-drive vehicle to share power from the rear wheels to the front when four-wheel drive is engaged.