Mid-Pto; Propeller Shaft - Mitsubishi MT160 Repair Manual

FRONT AXLE & STEERING LINKAGE SYSTEM
Mid-PTO
The mid-PTO is actually a clutch mechanism,
by which the mid-PTO shaft (connected to a
universal joint outside of the mid-PTO case) is
coupled to and uncoupled from the transmission
countershaft, depending on the position of its
control lever.
I)
In case ofMTl60D and MTl80D
Referring to the mid-PTO cross section,
gear l5T(MTl80D) or l8T(MTI60D) is
splined to the forward end of counter-
shift and is capable of sliding axially. When
pushed in by the control (shift) lever through
I) In case of MT160D and MT180D
Shift lever
Mid-PTO shaft
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Gear MT180D 34T
MT160D 43T
Mid-PTO
Propeller shaft
the shifter shaft, this gear meshes into gear
34T(MTI80D) or 43T(MTI60D) rigidly
mounted on the mid-PTO shaft, thereby
coupling the two shafts.
II) In case ofMTl80HD
Gear 20T is splined to the end of 4-wheel
drive shaft which is connected with mid
PTO shaft by means of gears, and is capable
of silding axially. When pushed in by the
control (shift) lever, this gear meshes into
gear 29T rigidly mounted on the mid-PTO
shaft, thereby coupling the two shafts.
II) In case of MT180HD
4 wheel drive shaft
smoothly and transmit power to the front axle.
The shaft and each universal joint are enclosed
A yoke-type universal joint is fitted to each
end of this shaft. The shaft and joints rotate to keep out foreign matters.
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