What is the function of a differential?
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The differential enables the left and right (or front and rear) drive wheels to rotate at different speeds. The following are the functions of a differential: 1. When the car is turning or driving on uneven road surfaces, the left and right wheels roll at different speeds, ensuring that both drive wheels perform pure rolling motion. 2. The differential is designed to adjust the speed difference between the left and right wheels. 3. In four-wheel drive systems, to drive all four wheels, they must be connected. If all four wheels are mechanically connected together, the car cannot rotate at the same speed when driving on curves. To allow the car to maintain a relatively consistent rotational speed during curve driving, a center differential is added to adjust the speed difference between the front and rear wheels.