What are the components of a differential?
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Differential consists of left and right axle gears, two planetary gears, and a gear carrier. The differential is a mechanism that allows the left and right or front and rear drive wheels to rotate at different speeds. The main function of the differential is to enable the left and right wheels to roll at different speeds when the car is turning or driving on uneven roads, ensuring that both drive wheels perform pure rolling motion. The differential is installed to adjust the speed difference between the left and right wheels. In four-wheel drive, to drive all four wheels, it is necessary to connect all the wheels. If the four wheels are mechanically connected together, the car cannot rotate at the same speed when driving on curves. To allow the car to maintain basically consistent rotational speed during curve driving, a center differential is required to adjust the speed difference between the front and rear wheels.