How does it work??

[DiscoSaffa]

A technical query……..

I have always prided myself on knowing what goes on under the skin in my vehicles…… the 4x4 system of my Disco II, of the typical 4x4 ute, and my dear little Flandy…… but to date the inner workings of the D3 elude me….. is there anyone out there that can explain it to me or point me in the direction of somewhere I can read up on it…… the sort of thing I am after is how is drive split front and back, how is it locked front and back etc etc…….

[Graeme]

I've found the workshop manual that can be downloaded from the Landrover Global Technical Reference site (landrovertechinfo.com) (for a fee) is very good.

[rmp]

Added a quick answer in the FAQ

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-d4-zone...4-rrs-faq.html

[DiscoSaffa]

Added a quick answer in the FAQ

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-d4-zone...4-rrs-faq.html

Thanks, that is a great summary! A question though, under on road conditions does the central clutch ever change the front/rear split? the reason I ask is that my rear tyres seem to be wearing faster than the front. Against my better judgement, poor Audrey tends to get driven quite enthusiastically around town so with the weight transfer to the rear of the vehicle, does the system apportion more drive to the rear?

[rmp]

updated FAQ

[sniegy]

Thanks, that is a great summary! A question though, under on road conditions does the central clutch ever change the front/rear split? the reason I ask is that my rear tyres seem to be wearing faster than the front. Against my better judgement, poor Audrey tends to get driven quite enthusiastically around town so with the weight transfer to the rear of the vehicle, does the system apportion more drive to the rear?

Gotta ask, When was the last time you did a 4 wheel alignment?

It is now a fully independant suspension system, gone are the live axles & not a lot of adjustment.

Just a thought.

[Graeme]

under on road conditions does the central clutch ever change the front/rear split?

One of the improvements in the D4 is an increased bias to the rear, but I don't recall any mention of whether the D3 is more than 50% or not.

[DiscoSaffa]

Gotta ask, When was the last time you did a 4 wheel alignment?

It is now a fully independant suspension system, gone are the live axles & not a lot of adjustment.

Just a thought.

Wheel alignment and rotation done with every service...... although one can never be certain with the dealers........