Volvo 164 1971, Инструкция

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TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
Final drive
Engine torque is transmitted via the pro-
peller shaft to the rear wheels through the
final drive. The final drive is of the hypoid
type, that is, the drive pinion lies below
the centre line of the drive shafts.
Differential lock
On certain markets, a differential lock
can be obtained as extra equipment. A rear
axle with a differential lock automatically
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transmits the tractive power to the wheel
having the best road grip when a wheel
begins to spin. Except for the differential
unit, the rear axle is similar in design to a
conventional rear axle.
Warning. Do not rotate a jacked-up rear
wheel if the other rear wheel is still on the
ground. Due to the differential unit, there
i s still drive on the wheel in contact with
the ground. Rotating the jacked-up rear
wheel would thus move the other rear
wheel and may cause the car to topple off
the jack.
Rear axle
The rear axle is carried on two support
arms, the front ends of which are bolted to
the body. The rear axle casing is secured
to the support arms by means of levers.
Two torque rods are journalled on the
casing and the body. A torque rod prevents
l ateral movement of the body and rear axle
i n relation to each other.