Toyota i-FORCE MAX Hybrid System - Components Explained

[WKTJR1]

Weber State University professor explores the Toyota i-Force MAX Hybrid System, which is used in the Tundra, Sequoia, Land Cruiser, Tacoma, and 4Runner. Explore the components involved and their functions.

TIMELINE:
0:00 Introduction
0:20 Engine Crankshaft
0:50 Automatic Transmission (10 or 8 Speeds)
1:20 The Hybrid Generator Module
2:15 The Input shaft connects to the ICE crankshaft
2:23 The Flexplate connects to the transmission torque converter
3:02 The Stator assembly makes the rotor rotate
3:25 The Rotor connects to the flexplate
4:20 Rotor disassembly and removal
4:45 Hydraulic clutch pack connects the input shaft to the output shaft
5:02 Valve body controls clutch pack
5:48 The output shaft and flexplate
6:05 Module Component overview
6:41 Mechanical powerflow through the system
7:58 Four Modes of Operation - Mode One - Electric Vehicle Mode
8:28 Mode Two - Engine start
8:58 Mode Three - Hybrid Mode
9:48 Mode Four - Regeration
10:58 Modular design to fit many engine and transmission combinations
11:44 Module Width 9 inches (228.6 mm)
12:05 Photos of the powertrain in the vehicle at a car show
12:26 Serviceability
13:58 Summary

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[crepr12]

Thanks for the vid

 

[RoundArc]

But where is the flux capacitor?

 

[Lennyz1]

I was gonna post this after I saw it yesterday morning and got sidetracked. Good info.

I was surprised by the 5 friction disc clutch pack being used are no larger than my motorcycle and less discs. That is a lot of torque put through the system and I am wondering about longevity.

 

[WKTJR1]

I was gonna post this after I saw it yesterday morning and got sidetracked. Good info.

I was surprised by the 5 friction disc clutch pack being used are no larger than my motorcycle and less discs. That is a lot of torque put through the system and I am wondering about longevity.

No issues for me. Engine issues aside, Tundra's have had this system since 2022.

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