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How do you change an AWD car to a FWD car?

You can't practically change an AWD car to a FWD car. It's a major engineering undertaking that would require significant modifications, far beyond a simple bolt-on solution. Here's why:

* Drivetrain Components: AWD vehicles have a completely different drivetrain setup than FWD cars. You'd need to remove the entire rear differential, driveshafts, rear axles, and associated components. This isn't just a matter of unbolting parts; it involves significant modifications to the chassis and potentially the suspension.

* Transmission: The transmission in an AWD car is typically designed to split power between the front and rear axles. A FWD transmission is different and won't be compatible. Replacing the transmission would require extensive work.

* Computer Systems: Modern vehicles have sophisticated computer systems that control the drivetrain. Changing to FWD would require reprogramming or replacing these systems, which is complex and potentially unreliable.

* Cost and Feasibility: The cost of parts, labor, and engineering required to make this conversion would be astronomical, likely exceeding the value of the car itself. Furthermore, the structural integrity of the vehicle could be compromised by removing parts designed to support AWD.

In short, while theoretically *possible* with immense effort and expense by highly skilled mechanics and engineers, converting an AWD vehicle to FWD is not practically feasible for the average person or even most professional shops. It's far more economical and sensible to simply buy a FWD vehicle.