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In the case where a steering shaft and an exhaust pipe are arranged in the longitudinal direction of vehicle body across a front axle in the four-wheel-drive motor vehicle of transversely-disposed engine type, such are arranged by utilizing a dead space between a front differential and a directional

In the case where a steering shaft and an exhaust pipe are arranged in the longitudinal direction of vehicle body across a front axle in the four-wheel-drive motor vehicle of transversely-disposed engine type, such are arranged by utilizing a dead space between a front differential and a directional change gear. This arrangement can meet the required road clearance and other requirements, while preventing interference with differential, etc.

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A four-wheel drive motor vehicle of transversely-disposed engine type comprising a body, a front axle extending in the direction of vehicle width for transferring engine output to front wheels, the front axle positioned forward of horizontally adjacent portions of the engine, a front differential an

A four-wheel drive motor vehicle of transversely-disposed engine type comprising a body, a front axle extending in the direction of vehicle width for transferring engine output to front wheels, the front axle positioned forward of horizontally adjacent portions of the engine, a front differential and a directional change gear for transmitting driving force to rear wheels arranged coaxially on a front axle and include a portion spaced a predetermined distance from one another, a steering mechanism arranged on the vehicle body forwardly from the front axle and extending in the direction of vehicle width, and a steering shaft connected to said steering mechanism and extending in the longitudinal direction of vehicle body, the steering shaft arranged below the engine and disposed at a position where it passes below the front axle and between the front differential and the directional change gear predetermined spaced portion.