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It is a gearbox fitted to the output of the main gearbox (transmission) and splits the drive power between the rear and front axle as demanded. It has a low range reduction selection which reduces the speed and increases the torque delivered to the wheels. It is connected to the front and rear axles via drive shafts (propeller shafts).
The unit in the 2000 Range Rover is a Borg Warner, Morse Chain driven, Viscous coupled limited slip differantial unit, which can be switched between high and low gear ratio via an electric drive unit controled by the vehicle transmission ECU. The viscous unit eliminates the need for a center diff lock as it is permanently locked only allowing limited slipping for differring axle speeds. The vehicle is permanently 4 wheel driven at all times.
You select low range by stopping the vehicle, shifting the gearshift to neutral, then moving the gearshift through the 'H' gate to the low range side. Now wait for the beeps and clicks to finish and you are now in low range. Do not attempt to drive at high speed in this gear selection, 30mph max. Low range is used when difficult terrain is traversed where better vehicle control and increased torque is required like climbing steep slopes or towing heavy loads up a steep incline. In this model low range can be used on pavement as the viscous unit will allow slipping for difference in axle speeds.
To return to high range stop the vehicle, shift the gearshift to neutral, push it over to the high range side, wait for the beeps and clicks and now resume normal driving.
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