What are the main functions of the drivetrain?

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DelBrady
07/29/25 5:00pm
The main functions of the drivetrain are: 1. To ensure the vehicle has the necessary traction and speed under various driving conditions, and to coordinate the changes between traction and speed; 2. To provide the vehicle with good power performance and fuel economy; 3. To enable the vehicle to reverse, and to allow the left and right drive wheels to adapt to differential requirements; 4. To ensure smooth engagement or complete and rapid disengagement of power transmission as needed. The composition and layout of the vehicle's drivetrain vary depending on the type of engine, its installation position, and the intended use of the vehicle. The vehicle drivetrain consists of the clutch, transmission, universal joint, final drive, differential, and half-shafts.
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