What are the types of differentials?
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The types of differentials include: gear-type, limited-slip, twin-worm, central, LSD, and Torsen differentials. A car differential is a mechanism that allows the left and right or upper and lower drive wheels to rotate at different speeds, consisting of left and right axle gears, planetary gears, and a gear carrier. The function of a car differential is to enable the left and right wheels to roll at different speeds when the car turns or drives on uneven roads, ensuring that both drive wheels perform rolling motion. It is designed to adjust the speed difference between the left and right wheels. Car differentials are categorized by their working characteristics into gear-type differentials and limited-slip differentials.