- viscous coupling differential
- A limited-slip differential using viscous couplings as slip-inhibiting devices
Dictionary of automotive terms. 2015.
viscous coupling differential
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coupling differential — See viscous coupling differential … Dictionary of automotive terms
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visco-differential — See viscous coupling differential … Dictionary of automotive terms
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shaft-to-cage coupling — A viscous coupling design in which the outer disc carrier is connected to the differential cage, while the inner disc carrier is connected to an axle shaft … Dictionary of automotive terms
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