Lincoln Navigator: Transfer Case / Transfer Case - Overview. Description and Operation

Two-Speed Torque-On-Demand

The 2-speed torque-on-demand transfer case consists of the following components:

• Mode Select Switch (MSS)
• Transfer Case Control Module (TCCM)
• Transfer case shift motor

The Borg-Warner 2-speed torque-on-demand transfer case is a 2-piece magnesium design. The transfer case transfers engine power from the transmission to the front and rear axles. Under normal driving conditions, the unit is in 2WD (2H), but when desired, the operator may shift into 4WD Auto (4A), 4WD High (4H) or 4WD Low (4L). When shifting into or out of LOW range, the TCCM requires that the vehicle speed is less than 5 Km/h (3mph) and the transmission is in NEUTRAL. The transfer case is equipped with an internal electromagnetic clutch that is activated electrically. In 4WD Auto (4A), the 4X4 control module varies the torque split between front and rear drivelines by controlling the transfer case clutch. Under most conditions, the 4X4 control module activates the transfer case clutch at a minimum duty cycle (percentage of time the clutch is turned on) which allows for a slight speed difference between the front and rear drivelines which normally occurs when negotiating a corner on dry pavement. When the rear wheels are overpowered for the available grip or handling event, the 4X4 control module detects this slip condition and the duty cycle to the transfer case clutch is increased until the speed difference between front and rear drivelines is reduced or the rotational speed is matched. In this manner, the 4X4 control module can redirect engine torque to the front wheels when the rear wheels lose traction, yet still allow operation in the 4WD Auto (4A) mode on dry pavement. The unit is lubricated by a positive displacement fluid pump that channels fluid flow through holes in the rear output shaft.

One-Speed Torque-On-Demand

The 1-speed torque-on-demand transfer case consists of the following components:

• Mode Select Switch (MSS)
• Transfer Case Control Module (TCCM)

The Borg-Warner 1-speed torque-on-demand transfer case is a 2-piece magnesium design. The transfer case transfers engine power from the transmission to the front and rear axles. Under normal driving conditions, the unit is in 2WD (2H), but when desired, the operator may shift into 4WD High (4H) and 4WD (4A) with Terrain Management System (TMS). The operator can switch between 2WD (2H), 4WD Auto (4A) and 4WD High (4H) at any speed. The transfer case is equipped with an internal electromagnetic clutch that is activated electrically. In 4WD Auto (4A), the 4X4 control module varies the torque split between front and rear drivelines by controlling the transfer case clutch. Under most conditions, the 4X4 control module activates the transfer case clutch at a minimum duty cycle (percentage of time the clutch is turned on) which allows for a slight speed difference between the front and rear drivelines which normally occurs when negotiating a corner on dry pavement. When the rear wheels are overpowered for the available grip or handling event, the 4X4 control module detects this slip condition and the duty cycle to the transfer case clutch is increased until the speed difference between front and rear drivelines is reduced or the rotational speed is matched. In this manner, the 4X4 control module can redirect engine torque to the front wheels when the rear wheels lose traction, yet still allow operation in the 4WD Auto (4A) mode on dry pavement. The unit is lubricated by a positive displacement fluid pump that channels fluid flow through holes in the rear output shaft.