Light Vehicle

Driveline Technologies
Delivering innovative solutions for all driveline configurations

Dana continuously provides greater value

to customers by engineering the most
state-of-the-art technologies to enhance
the fuel economy and durability of today’s
light vehicles.
 Integrated Driveline Solutions
Dana’s best-in-class technologies offer customers solutions that fit their drivetrain
configuration. We are committed to innovation. Our differentiating products
accommodate new industry trends to enable the most efficient, high-performance
vehicles on the market today.

Versatile Spicer® Axles

We engineer Spicer® axles
to meet exact customer
requirements with various Customizable VariGlide® Continuously
features, materials, and Spicer® Propshafts Variable Transmission
options, including Spicer To meet any vehicle (CVT) Technology
AdvanTEK® gearing, to do packaging requirement, Providing exceptional
significantly more with less. Dana offers the broadest drivability, smooth shifting,
range of Spicer propshafts and fuel savings 5-10%
on the market today. This greater than competitive
offering includes constant belt technologies, Dana’s
velocity and flexible coupling completely scalable
joints with lightweight VariGlide variator has
tube options. a modular coaxial
design compatible with
transverse and longitudinal
transmission configurations.

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Systems for Passenger Cars,
Crossovers, SUVs, and Pickup Trucks

AWD
All-Wheel Drive

• Disconnecting and full-time

AWD systems for transverse
and longitudinal drivelines.

4WD
Four-Wheel Drive

• Lightweight front and rear

axles for fully independent
suspension systems.

• Durable front and rear beam axles

for rugged applications.

RWD
Rear-Wheel Drive

• Lightweight rear axles for fully

independent suspension systems.

• Durable rear beam axles for

rugged applications.

Put to the Test

Dana delivers heavy-duty solutions that provide light-vehicle
original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) with the fuel
economy, mobility, and durability they seek. Achieving this
requires an ongoing commitment to rigorous testing. Every
Dana breakthrough is challenged, measured, affirmed –
and then tested again. These extensive efforts ultimately
benefit customers. Our innovations aren’t just concepts.
They’re proven to work.

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 Spicer ® AdvanTEK® Axles
Spicer® AdvanTEK® axles deliver more miles per gallon, enhanced vehicle performance, and maximum
durability for the complete spectrum of light vehicles. Even with a compact design, these axles provide
greater power density than similar offerings while reducing driveline weight with lighter, higher strength
materials and advanced gearing.

Axle Application Range

Mini Car, Small Car, Mid-size Car, Mid-size Pickup, Full-size Car, Pickup, SUV,
Truck, Van Crossover, Minivan Crossover Small SUV Crossover Commercial Light Vehicle

DRIVE UNIT

BEAM AXLE

M135 M140 M150 M160 M170 M180 M190 M200 M210 M220 M235 M250 M275 M300
Note: Model numbers indicate axle’s ring gear diameter in millimeters.

Torque Management with High-Performance Differentials

Dana offers unique differentials for Spicer AdvanTEK axles, which help customers
enhance mobility and improve vehicle performance.

Trac-Lok® Locking Differential

This torque-sensing, clutch-style limited Pneumatic or electric differentials can
slip differential improves both traction and transfer full driveline torque to one wheel
performance. It complements brake-based by preventing wheel differentiation.
traction control systems to increase torque Both wheels are required to turn at
transfer and improve brake durability. the same speed in all conditions for
increased mobility.
Powr-Lok™
This differential maintains the same benefits
of a Trac-Lok; but adds independent
adjustability for bias in drive and coast.
The tunable design enables enhanced
performance and control on the track
or off-road.

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Advanced Axle Technologies
As fuel economy and
for Improved Mobility and Handling emissions standards
become more stringent,
OEMs can rely on
Dana for AWD systems
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Systems that provide efficiency,
AWD is the fastest growing light-vehicle segment today. performance, and safety.
Right now, Dana is developing cost-effective product
solutions for the AWD segment that are helping to meet
the increasing need for more efficient powertrains.

With decades of expertise as a full systems solution

provider, Dana is bringing next-generation AWD
performance to OEMs of passenger cars, crossovers, and
vans. Delivering best-in-class fuel economy and safety, our
SmartConnect™ disconnecting AWD system automatically
connects and disconnects the secondary driveline – rapidly,
and only as required. It is available on both transverse and
longitudinal drivelines, with transverse drivelines having
the option of either a value-optimizing single disconnect
coupling, or a performance-enhancing twin-coupling
system that is capable of torque-vectoring, limited-slip,
and disconnecting.

Single-side Disconnect Dual-side Disconnect

Electronic Limited Slip Differential

With Electronic Limited Slip Differential (ELSD)
technology, Dana is building on its driveline expertise.
ELSD bridges the gap between a full AWD system
and a two-wheel drive open differential system,
delivering maximum tractive effort.

Our ELSD technology improves stability while

cornering, and delivers higher torque capacity and
greater controllability. Utilizing proprietary software
to determine optimum torque corrections, this
innovation corrects unwanted driving behaviors such
as oversteer or loss of traction in seconds.

Similar to Dana’s disconnecting AWD technology, it

disconnects when not in use to maximize efficiency.
In addition, ELSD is available as a bolt-on solution for
any FWD transaxle or as a bolt-on or fully integrated
solution for any front or rear axle.

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 Spicer ® Propshafts
Spicer® propshafts offer significant benefits for passenger cars, crossovers, SUVs, and light commercial vehicles
all around the world. Our propshafts, from U-joints and tubes to the materials and manufacturing processes
used, are customized to meet customer specifications and challenging space requirements. Delivering more
torque in smaller packages, Spicer propshafts are precision engineered to reduce driveline weight and are
expertly balanced for a smoother, quieter ride.

Multi-piece propshaft Steel Tube

Vehicle Packaging Flexibility with standard options Advanced Sealed and Damper
Center Bearings
in Every Configuration Tube and damper designs
Extensive range of solutions to meet each vehicle’s
Our expert engineering/sales team can for on-road, heavy-duty or
Centered and Staked balance and NVH needs.
help you optimize your drivetrain with off-road performance.
Cardan Joints
various packaging options to accommodate
Low flex effort and joint
specific requirements while improving
looseness.
vehicle performance and efficiency.

Steel or Aluminum
One-piece propshaft Splined Plunging Tube
with maximized options No Midshaft Offers lower weight, improved
Connection balance, lower plunge force,
and meets stringent
Constant Velocity Fewer mechanical parts
collapsibility requirements.
End Joints for greater reliability and
reduced weight.
High angle and power dense
design solutions.

Wide Range of Torque Capacities

A, B,
Vehicle Mini Car,
C,
Small Car, Mid-size Car, Compact Pickup, Commercial Light Truck, Cargo Van,
Segment Truck, Crossover, Crossover
Small SUV
SUV
Full-size Pickup Truck, Car
Passenger Van
Van M-Van
AWD, RWD AWD, RWD AWD, RWD, 4WD AWD, RWD AWD, RWD, 4WD RWD, 4WD RWD

Snap Ring
S1125

Cardan Joints S103 S1120 1310 1330 1350 1410 SPL-55 SPL-70

Centered
and Staked SPL-10 SPL-14 SPL-18 SPL-27 SPL-38
Cardan Joints
PROPSHAFTS

Fixed,
Rzeppa, and 1,000 Nm 1,400 Nm
DPM CV Joints DOJ Rzeppa
3,300 Nm Rzeppa 6,000 Nm Rzeppa

Plunging,
Double Offset, 1,000 Nm 1,400 Nm
and Cross Groove DOJ DOJ 3,300 Nm Cross Groove
CV Joints
Torque
1,100

1,300

1,500

1,700

1,900

2,100

2,300

2,500

2,700

2,900

3,100

3,300

3,500

3,700

3,900

4,100

4,300

4,500

4,700

4,900

5,100

5,300

5,500

5,700

5,900

6,100

6,300

6,500

6,700

6,900
700

900

Capacity (Nm)

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Customized propshaft options to meet
customer design requirements
Rubber Staked Double Double Plunging
Cardan Rzeppa
Coupling Cardan Cardan Offset Cross Groove

Mass Medium Low – Med. Low – Med. Highest Low High Low

Fixed or Plunging Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Plunging Plunging

Power

Torque Medium High Medium High High Medium High

Speed High High High High High High High

Maximum Operating Angle 1° ~3° ~3° 8° 12° 6° 8°

NVH

Constant Velocity Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes

High High High
Plunge Force N/A N/A Low – Med. Low
(Slip Spline) (Slip Spline) (Slip Spline)
Plunge Stroke Capability N/A Long Long Long N/A Long Medium

Residual Unbalance Low Medium Low High Low Medium Med. – Low

Versatility Through Premium Spicer® U-Joints

Our large portfolio of U-joints is engineered to offer long-lasting, reliable performance
and reduced noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) for various driveline configurations.

Constant Velocity Joints Cardan Joints Flexible Coupling Joints

Constant velocity joints deliver uniform To fit both steel and aluminum Flexible couplings are engineered to
motion at high joint angles and propshafts, a large portfolio of centered absorb torsional peaks and lower
plunge for reduced driveline NVH. and staked and industry standard driveline NVH. End fittings are
Our fixed Rzeppa joints offer high power serviceable snap ring single and double engineered for long reliable life to
density and can operate continually at cardan joints are available. These long- fit both steel and aluminum
angles up to 10 degrees and ambient lasting cardan joints are engineered propshafts. Joint operating angle
temperatures between -40° to +130° for reliability with low maintenance is usually limited to less than 2
Celsius. Plunging cross groove and and maintenance-free operation using degrees and ambient temperatures
double offset joints can continuously bearings with advanced grease and between -40° to +130° Celsius.
operate at angles up to 6 degrees, sealing for ambient temperatures
plunging up to 50 mm at ambient between -40° to +130° Celsius.
temperatures between -40° to Joint articulation torque is precisely
+130° Celsius. controlled for reduced driveline NVH.

Flexible Coupling

Double Offset Rzeppa Snap Ring Centered and

Cardan Staked Cardan

Providing longer life,

increased bearing
capacity, and lower
maintenance costs,
Plunging Direct Pinion Double Cardan
Spicer Life® Series
Cross Groove Mount
U-joints consistently
outperform competing
products.
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 Innovations in Power Conveyance
Dana understands the pressure that comes with meeting increasing government regulations. That’s
why we continually develop the most innovative technologies to solve power conveyance challenges.
We leverage more than 110 years of industry experience, as well as our market and customer diversity,
to customize technologies for a wide range of vehicles – from passenger cars to light commercial trucks.

The promise of CVT

technology – realized
Representing a breakthrough in CVT technology, Dana’s
VariGlide® planetary variator provides enhancements relative
to dual-clutch transmissions, multi-speed automatics, and
conventional belt CVTs.

Unlike the limited efficiency gains of existing belt CVT

technologies, beltless VariGlide technology offers a highly
adaptable, robust alternative for FWD, RWD, AWD, and
hybrid configurations, and its unique modular design
and ratio control responsiveness help engineers develop
custom transmission architectures and calibrations.

This scalable solution proves more durable than

competing belt-based solutions, and provides
5 -10% greater fuel economy.

A dedicated VariGlide®
team at Dana’s Cedar
Park, Texas, global
technology center
oversees in-house
design, prototype
manufacturing, and
simulation, including a
Cadillac ATS test vehicle.
A set of spinning planets is fitted between an input
ring, driven by the engine, and an output ring, which
transfers power from the variator to the downstream
drivetrain elements.

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On the forefront of electric and
hybrid vehicle technologies
Expanding the company’s portfolio of power technologies and drive axles for electric and hybrid vehicles,
Dana has introduced the Spicer® Electrified™ portfolio of fully integrated motor, control, and e-drive
technologies that advance electric propulsion systems.

Spicer® gearbox for electric vehicles

Spicer® high-speed gearbox, engineered
Dana offers a variety of electric motor-driven gearboxes for
specifically to provide battery electric
modern electric vehicles. Our designs are optimized for
vehicles with higher torque.
system level performance, considering efficiency, range,
packaging, vehicle dynamics, and cost.

One example is our 265 Nm high-speed gearbox, designed

for medium-large electric vehicles. This gearbox is paired
with a 220 kw motor and reaches input speeds of 14,000
RPM. The gearbox is offered with and without a parking
pawl device.

Bringing hybrid advances to market

In the light-vehicle category, Dana’s credibility is now
extending into emerging hybrid technologies. With more
than a century of axle and gearing expertise, Dana has
a unique vantage point. Today, our team of engineers is
devising ways to incorporate electric motors into vehicles
that had been previously powered solely by an engine.

Today, Dana is leveraging its experience and research

across all vehicle markets to accelerate the introduction of
cleaner, more efficient drivetrain components for electric
and hybrid vehicles. Dana collaborates with automotive
manufacturers to develop efficient, lightweight solutions
that offer high power density in a smaller package, which is
integral in advancing the electric driveline technology and
real-world applications of tomorrow.

A network of technology centers

Another Dana strength is our testing prowess. With a
network of technology centers located around the world,
Dana boasts a significant reach in both regional and global
testing applications. Each day, we are working with OEMs
to weigh the benefits of new approaches via simulations, to
help turn innovative concepts into real-life products.

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 We’re where our customers are,
and where they’re going.
One of the ways we create value is by positioning our technical and manufacturing
resources where customers need us globally. Dana now operates in 34 countries.

North America Europe

Fort Wayne, IN (M) Birmingham, UK (M)
Albion, IN (M) Itzia-Deba, Spain (M)
Auburn Hills, MI (M) Moscow, Russia (S)

6 30 4 Novi, MI (S)
Maumee, OH (T)
Toledo, OH (M)
Györ, Hungary (M)

Africa
Pottstown, PA (M) Uitenhage, South Africa (M)
Technology Manufacturing Sales Suffolk, VA (M)
Asia-Pacific
Centers Plants Offices Louisville, KY (M)
Toyohashi, Japan (T)
Dry Ridge, KY (M)
Tokyo, Japan (S)
Gordonsville, TN (M)
Shenyang, China (M)
Columbia, MO (M)
Wuxi, China (T)
Cedar Park, TX (T)
Shanghai, China (S)
Queretaro, Mexico (M)
Fuzhou, China (M)
Apizaco, Mexico (M)
Pa Teh City, Taiwan (M)
Mexico City, Mexico (M)
Rayong, Thailand (M)
South America Bangkok, Thailand (M)
Sorocoba, Brazil (M) Jodalli, India (M)
Gravatai, Brazil (T) Chakan, India (M)
Grand Bourg, Argentina (M) Pune, India (T)
Naschel, Argentina (M) Pantnagar, India (M)
Quito, Ecuador (M)
Bucaramanga, Colombia (M)

Key:
(T) Technology Centers (M) Manufacturing Plants (S) Sales Offices

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The Genuine Difference

Dana’s global
aftermarket network
Our global aftermarket network provides performance-
oriented products for passionate car enthusiasts.
With Dana craftsmanship, customers can count on
longer life and less downtime. And because we are
constantly innovating manufacturing processes, our
Spicer® replacement parts will meet or exceed the OE
parts that are being replaced. Additionally, complete
interchangeability with existing parts provides total
product compatibility with no change in part numbers.

A key industry driver

Year after year, Dana puts its technologies to the test by
taking part in a number of popular off-roading events.
In the past year, Spicer products played an active role in
more than two dozen off-roading competitions in three
countries. We appreciate that the off-road community
values Dana drivetrains. So we do our part through
promotions and sponsorships to leverage our brand
credibility in the category and build additional excitement
among consumers.

Tools that make it easier

Beyond engineering industry-leading performance parts,
Dana offers extensive support resources to ensure
customers are getting the most out of their vehicles.
Brochures, catalogs, software, and apps are all available
at spicerparts.com.

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Market-Driven Innovation
About Dana Incorporated
Dana is a world leader in highly
engineered solutions for improving
the efficiency, performance, and
With more than 110 years of experience, Dana is a world-leading supplier
sustainability of powered vehicles
of complete drivetrain solutions for all light vehicles – from mini-cars to light
and machinery. Dana supports the
commercial trucks to vans. Spicer® products are consistently proven to outperform
passenger vehicle, commercial truck,
the competition with unique features designed to enhance performance, versatility,
and off-highway markets, as well as
and durability.
industrial and stationary equipment
We deliver innovative technologies that meet customer demands worldwide. applications. Founded in 1904,
By anticipating market trends, Dana uses its industry expertise to deliver product Dana employs thousands of people
solutions that achieve customer goals. in 34 countries on six continents who
are committed to delivering long-term
value to customers.

About Dana’s Light Vehicle

Driveline Group

NVH Dana is a leading supplier of

traditional and electrified light-vehicle
driveline technologies, including
Noise, Vibration, Cost of
Emissions complete drivetrain systems and
and Harshness Ownership
Reduction components for passenger cars,
(NVH) crossover vehicles, SUVs, vans,
and light trucks. Dana works
collaboratively with original-
equipment manufacturers and the
aftermarket to deliver Dana® axles,
Spicer® driveshafts, VariGlide®
planetary variator transmission
technology, and driveline
Hybridization Mobility and Emerging components with best-in-
Performance Markets class efficiency.

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Capacity ratings, features, and specifications vary depending upon the model and type of service. Application approvals must be obtained from Dana; contact your
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