Where is the transfer case of a four-wheel drive vehicle located?
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The transfer case of a four-wheel drive vehicle is located behind the transmission. The transfer case is a device that distributes the engine's power, directing it to the rear axle or simultaneously to both the front and rear axles. It serves as a transmission component in four-wheel drive vehicles. The characteristics of the transfer case include: 1. Improving the vehicle's off-road capability; 2. High reliability; 3. Reducing consumption by switching to two-wheel drive mode on smooth roads. The working principle of the transfer case is as follows: After the engine's power passes through the transmission, it is directly connected to the rear axle via the driveshaft. The transfer case then extends an additional output from the transmission and transfers power to the front axle's output shaft through a silent chain.