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What is the Function of a Limited-Slip Differential?

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McHarley

07/30/25 4:33am

The function of a limited-slip differential is to restrict the speed difference between the two tires. Below is relevant information about limited-slip differentials: 1. Introduction to Limited-Slip Differentials: The English abbreviation for a limited-slip differential is LSD, which stands for Limited-Slip-Differential. 2. Function of Limited-Slip Differentials: During operation, it ensures that both left and right wheels rotate together while keeping the speed difference between them within a certain range to maintain normal movement. The limited-slip differential is located between the wheels or axles of the vehicle, compensating for the ordinary differential's tendency to spin when a wheel loses traction. The differential lock is the locking mechanism of the differential, used to lock the inter-wheel differential (between the left and right half-shafts) or the inter-axle differential (between the front and rear drive axles) to address situations where one or more wheels lose traction and cannot free themselves.

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