What are the components of a drive axle?
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The components of a drive axle include the main reducer, differential, wheel transmission device, and drive axle housing. The drive axle is a mechanism located at the end of the transmission system that changes the speed and torque from the transmission and transmits them to the drive wheels. The functions of the drive axle are: 1. To transmit the engine torque from the universal drive device to the drive wheels through the main reducer, differential, and half-shafts, achieving speed reduction and torque increase; 2. To change the direction of torque transmission through the bevel gear pair of the main reducer; 3. To enable differential action between the two wheels through the differential, ensuring that the inner and outer wheels turn at different speeds; 4. To bear loads and transmit torque through the axle housing and wheels.