A vehicle driveline component that employs a latching actuator to toggle between a first operation mode and a second operational mode. The latching actuator includes first and second actuator structures, a biasing spring, which biases the second actuator structure away from the first actuator structure, a linear motor, which can be operated to drive the second actuator structure toward the first actuator structure, and a plurality of linkages that cooperate with the biasing spring to releasably lock the second actuator structure relative to the first actuator structure in each of an extended position and a retracted position.

A drive module having a housing, an input pinion, a ring gear driven by the input pinion, a ring gear bearing supporting the ring gear for rotation relative to the housing, a pair of output shafts and a clutch that selectively transmits rotary power between the ring gear and the output shafts. The clutch includes a clutch input, which is rotatably coupled to the ring gear, a clutch pack separator that is rotatably coupled to the clutch input, a pair of clutch outputs, which are each coupled to a respective one of the output shafts, a pair of clutch packs, which transmit rotary power between the clutch input and a respective one of the clutch outputs, and a pair of apply pistons. The apply pistons are housed in the clutch pack separator.

A disconnect including: an input hub; an output race including a radially inner surface with ramps; wedge plate segments radially disposed between the input hub and the output race, each segment including a ramp in contact with an outer race ramp; an actuator cage; and an actuator plate. For a connect mode, the input hub, the wedge segments, and the output race transmit torque from an electric motor of an electrically-powered vehicle to a wheel of the vehicle. In a disconnect mode, relative rotation between the input hub and the output race is enabled. To transition from the connect mode to the disconnect mode: the actuator plate is displaced by an actuator; the actuator plate axially displaces the actuator cage; and the actuator cage circumferentially displaces the wedge plate segments to decrease or break frictional contact between the wedge plate segments and the input hub.

A differential device includes a differential gear mechanism having a plurality of differential gears, a plurality of differential gear support bodies supporting the plurality of differential gears, and a pair of output gears meshing with each of the differential gears; and a differential case having a support member having a plurality of opposite ends-supporting parts supporting opposite end parts of each of the differential gear support bodies, a first cover member covering a back face of one of the output gears and capable of being joined to the support member, and a second cover member covering a back face of the other output gear and capable of being joined to the support member, wherein a recess portion facing a back face of each of the differential gears is formed in an outer support part, supporting of the differential gear support body on an outer side of the output gear.

A drive module having a housing, an input pinion, a ring gear driven by the input pinion, a ring gear bearing supporting the ring gear for rotation relative to the housing, a pair of output shafts and a clutch that selectively transmits rotary power between the ring gear and the output shafts. The clutch includes a clutch input, which is rotatably coupled to the ring gear, a clutch plate separator that is rotatably coupled to the clutch input, a pair of clutch outputs, which are each coupled to a respective one of the output shafts, a pair of clutch packs, which transmit rotary power between the clutch input and a respective one of the clutch outputs, and a pair of apply pistons. The apply pistons are housed in the clutch plate separator.

A differential assembly includes a differential. The differential includes a differential housing configured for rotation. The shifting assembly includes a first portion that is mounted to the differential and a second portion that is mounted to an output shaft.

A differential device includes a differential gear mechanism having a plurality of differential gears, a plurality of differential gear support bodies supporting the plurality of differential gears, and a pair of output gears meshing with each of the differential gears; and a differential case having a support member having a plurality of opposite ends-supporting parts supporting opposite end parts of each of the differential gear support bodies, a first cover member covering a back face of one of the output gears and capable of being joined to the support member, and a second cover member covering a back face of the other output gear and capable of being joined to the support member, wherein a recess portion facing a back face of each of the differential gears is formed in an outer support part, supporting the differential gear support body on an outer side of the output gear.

A differential assembly provided with a power distribution unit includes a first housing, an output shaft, a shaft, and a torque limiter. The first housing defines a biasing member bore and a brake bore. The output shaft extends at least partially through the first housing. The shaft is disposed about the output shaft and extends between a first shaft end that is connected to a differential unit and a second shaft end. The torque limiter is disposed within the first housing and is arranged to selectively inhibit rotation of at least one of the output shaft and the shaft.

An axle coupler comprises driver teeth to engage teeth of a corresponding driver; a central aperture having a central axis and a circumference; and the central aperture including axle teeth circumferentially surrounding the central axis; each axle tooth having a first dimensional direction parallel to the central axis; each axle tooth having a second dimensional direction orthogonal to the first dimensional direction; a recess formed in each axle tooth to form a first axle tooth portion and a second axle tooth portion.

A differential assembly provided with a power distribution unit includes a first housing, an output shaft, a shaft, and a torque limiter. The first housing defines a biasing member bore and a brake bore. The output shaft extends at least partially through the first housing. The shaft is disposed about the output shaft and extends between a first shaft end that is connected to a differential unit and a second shaft end. The torque limiter is disposed within the first housing and is arranged to selectively inhibit rotation of at least one of the output shaft and the shaft.