What is the function of a rear axle limited-slip differential?
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The function of a rear axle limited-slip differential is to limit the speed difference between the two tires. When the vehicle turns, the left and right tires can automatically adjust their rotation speeds to accommodate the different lengths of the turning paths, allowing the vehicle to turn smoothly. The rear axle limited-slip differential indeed makes the car turn more smoothly, but due to its inherent structural limitations, it also has drawbacks. When a car is driving on a curve, there is a certain difference in the rotation speeds of the inner and outer wheels. The outer wheel travels a longer distance and thus rotates faster than the inner wheel. The differential is used to create this speed difference between the wheels, allowing for reasonable torque distribution between the left and right wheels during a turn to achieve an appropriate turning effect. At this point, a differential is needed to regulate the speeds, and most vehicles are equipped with a differential.