What is the Function of the Drive Axle?
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Drive axle serves to alter the direction of power transmission and reduce rotational speed. Below are details about the drive axle: Components of the drive axle: The drive axle consists of the main reducer, differential, half-shafts, and drive axle housing. Specific functions of the drive axle: Located at the end of the power transmission system, the fundamental role of the drive axle is to transmit the engine torque from the universal transmission to the driving wheels via the main reducer, differential, and half-shafts, achieving speed reduction and torque increase. It changes the direction of torque transmission through the bevel gear pair of the main reducer, enables differential action between the two wheels via the differential to ensure inner and outer wheels turn at different speeds, and supports loads and transmits torque through the axle housing and wheels.