Transfer case shift-on-fly system

摘要

The present invention provides a motor vehicle cold shift assist system for selectively actuating an axle connecting mechanism to automatically connect the non-driven wheels to its associated axle drive mechanism immediately following synchronization for counteracting the inertial loading acting on the transfer case synchronizer clutch mechanism. The axle connecting mechanism is actuated prior to the transfer case being locked in the four-wheel drive mode. As such, the present invention substantially reduces the shift resistance and gear clash encountered upon the vehicle operator shifting into the four-wheel drive mode during cold weather conditions.