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MP140 Transfer Case - Service Information: Overview Dodge Nitro I

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Scheme 1

Scheme 1: TRANSFER CASE - MP140
1 - INPUT SEAL15 - WEAR SLEEVE
2 - VENT16 - FLANGE
3 - FRONT CASE17 - FLANGE SEAL
4 - INPUT GEAR18 - FLANGE NUT
5 - PILOT BEARING19 - ID. TAG
6 - PLANETARY GEAR20 - DRAIN / FILL PLUGS
7 - SPROCKET GEAR21 - RETAINING RING
8 - MAINSHAFT22 - DRIVEN SPROCKET
9 - DRIVE SPROCKET23 - RETAINING RING
10 - SNAP RING24 - MAGNET
11 - CHAIN25 - DOWELS
12 - REAR CASE26 - CHAIN GUIDES
13 - SEAL27 - FRONT OUTPUT SEAL
14 - DAMPENER28 - FRONT OUTPUT SHAFT

With an automatic transmission, the MP 140 single-speed transfer case is used in Nitro's new Full- Time Four-Wheel Drive System. It provides convenient full-time four-wheel drive operation and functions seamlessly with Nitro's standard Traction Control and ESP (Electronic Stability Program) features to provide enhanced traction and stability on low-traction surfaces. The MP designation refers to Magna Powertrain, the successor to New Venture Gear.

The MP140 single-speed transfer case provides the following benefits

  1. Convenient operation: No shift lever or driver interaction required.
  2. Smooth operation and vehicle stability under all conditions because torque is constantly being shared among all wheels.
  3. Traction to maintain forward motion under most conditions through 48 front/52 rear percent torque distribution.
  4. Enhanced traction and stability provided by the Traction Control and Electronic Stability Program (ESP) working in tandem with full-time four-wheel-drive. Traction Control and ESP provide resistance to any wheel that is slipping to allow additional torque transfer to wheels with traction.
  5. Robust design and sealing for reliability.
  6. No maintenance required.