Ford Bronco II 1987 - The Four-Wheel Drive System; How 4 WD Differs From Other Vehicles

THE FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
SYSTEM
What exactly is four-wheel drive? When
you select the 4WD mode, your light truck
uses all four wheels to power itself. This
increases traction, enabling you to drive
over terrain and road conditions that the
conventional two-wheel drive vehicle can't.
Power is supplied to all four wheels
through a transfer case that allows you to
select four-wheel drive when necessary.
Information on transfer case operation,
shifting procedures and maintenance can
be found in your Owner's Guide. You
should become thoroughly familiar with
this information before you operate
your vehicle.
TRANSMISSION
DRIVESHAFT
How Your 4WD Differs From
Other Vehicles
4WD vehicles can differ from some other
vehicles in a few noticeable ways.
Your 4x4 may be:
@ Higher — to allow it to travel over rough
terrain without getting hung up or
damaging underbody components, and
to accommodate 4WD components.
@ Shorter — to give it the capability to
approach inclines and drive over the
crest of a hill without getting hung up or
damaging underbody components. A
shorter wheelbase may make your
vehicle quicker to respond to steering
inputs than a vehicle with a longer
wheelbase.
@ Narrower — to provide greater
maneuverability in tight spaces,
particularly in off-road use, and
improved fuel efficiency.
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