The Automotive Differential Cutaway Trainer (EC-431_053112) is a working system of actual components that allows students to visualize the mechanical operation of an open differential. This trainer provides an easy method of demonstrating differential operation and the common adjustments made during common service procedures. It offers hands-on learning by moving the pinion gear in and out of mesh with the ring gear and allows adjustment of the ring gear position by changing the backlash using hand adjustments. The trainer also provides visualization of backlash adjustment, pinion depth position, and calculating gear ratio.

Industry-Driven Features

• Consulab draws on over 50 years of experience specializing in the automotive industry to create industry-driven training systems using OEM components adapted for safe, visible, hands-on education with fault insertion, enhancing students’ real-world troubleshooting skills and confidence. For more info: https://www.consulab.com/about/why-consulab
• Provides component identification exercises for students
• Allows demonstration of proper design and location of common differential parts and components found in industry
• Instructors can easily demonstrate the operation of a typical differential essential for industry-standard training
• Provides hands-on learning by moving the pinion gear in and out of mesh with the ring gear and allows adjustment of the ring gear position by changing the backlash using hand adjustments required by industry
• Provides visualization of backlash adjustment for real-world diagnostics
• Provides visualization of pinion depth position on essential industry topics
• Provides visualization of calculating gear ratio to develop key industry skills
• Uses repurposed real automotive components found in industry
• Provides ability to make and check common adjustments
• Provides ability to visualize differential gear movement
• Demonstrates how movement of the differential components affect adjustment
• Cutaway assembly to easily show components

Space + Time Savings

• Sits on a bench or tabletop to allow more student access and visibility of component operation
• Provides full visibility and accessibility to all components without the limitations of working under a vehicle

Technical Specifications

• Dimensions: 18’’ L x 18’’ W x 11.5’’ H (45 x 45 x 28.75 cm) / 20’’ L x 20’’ W x 13’’ H (50 x 50 x 32.5 cm) w/packaging
• Weight: 87 lb (39.5 kg) / 90 lb (40.9 kg) w/packaging