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Final Drive: Description

The 42LE differential is a conventional open design. It consists of a hypoid type ring and pinion set, and a differential case. The differential case consists of pinion and side gears, and a pinion shaft. The differential case is supported in the transaxle by tapered roller bearings. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Identifying Differential Assembly
G00993369Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.