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transfer torque power from drive shaft to the rear axels

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Q: What is the purpose of the rear differential in a vehicle?
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What is the purpose of a differential in a vehicle?

transfer torque power from drive shaft to the rear axels


What does rear differential mean?

The rear differential pertains to a motor vehicle and means the differential that is situated in the final drive of the transmission assembly, found in rear-wheel drive vehicles.


Example of a crown and pinion?

Rear differential in a rear wheel drive vehicle


When the rear differential drops how do you pump up the rear differential to get the truck to rise back up or do I need to add rear differential fluid to get the rear end to rise back up?

The rear differential is a part of the power train, not a part of the suspension on a vehicle. It is the suspension system you need to be investigating on your vehicle. You more than likely have a broken spring.


WHAT IS THE REAR AXLES?

On a rear wheel drive vehicle, the rear axles transfer power from the rear differential to the rear wheels.


What is the purpose of rear spoilers?

If one has a rear spoiler on a vehicle the main purpose is to provide better aerodynamics for the vehicle. Many have a rear spoiler simply for styling purposes.


How do you tell if my car is 4wd?

Look under vehicle to see if it has both a front and rear differential


What vehicle did the rear end with the casting number 26041413?

i have this number, 26041413, cast on the rear differential of my 97 blazer s-10. i believe it was swapped at some point from another vehicle. it appears to be a locker differential; numbers on axle casing are too rusted to read.


Where is the fuel filter located on a 1997 Chevy Camaro?

Under right rear of vehicle. In front of differential.


How do you know if your 1999 CRV is 2 or 4 wheel drive?

Look underneath the rear of the vehicle. If you see a driveshaft extending from the front of the vehicle and entering a differential gear housing on the rear axle, then it is a 4WD. the absence of a driveshaft and differential means it is a 2WD (front wheel drive).


What vehicle did the rear end with casting number 26041413 come from?

i have this number, 26041413, cast on the rear differential of my 97 blazer s-10. i believe it was swapped at some point from another vehicle. it appears to be a locker differential; numbers on axle casing are too rusted to read.


What is Differential of rear wheel drive?

The differential is the 3rd member of the power train: 1) Engine 2) Transmission 3) Rear end/ differential If you look under the rear (of a rear wheel drive) vehicle you will see a large ball with tubes extending to the wheels. Looks like and refered to as the "bango" that is the differential. Inside are the gears and bearings that control the actions of transferring power from the transmission and driveshaft to the wheels