What is a Drive Axle?

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McColton
07/30/25 12:12am
Drive axle is the mechanism located at the end of the transmission system that can change the speed and torque from the transmission and transfer them to the driving wheels. The functions of the drive axle are: 1. To transmit the engine torque from the universal drive device to the driving wheels through the main reducer, differential, and axle shafts, achieving speed reduction and torque increase; 2. To change the direction of torque transmission through the bevel gears of the main reducer; 3. To enable differential action, ensuring that the inner and outer wheels turn at different speeds; 4. To bear loads and transmit torque. The components of a drive axle consist of the main reducer, differential, wheel drive mechanism, and drive axle housing.
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