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97 OBS, what kind of rear diff do I have?

   
Old 12-06-2008, 07:35 AM
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97 OBS, what kind of rear diff do I have?
I've got a 97 OBS automatic. When changing the tires I noticed that I could spin the rear wheel when the 3 other wheels where on the ground. This isn't something that I've seen on other AWD cars before. Is this normal? What kind of differential do I have here?
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Old 12-08-2008, 08:46 AM
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So it looks like the automatic transmission controls the center diff. When the car is off/tranny is in park, the center diff is open, which allows one wheel to turn.
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