Rotational energy is then conveyed to the pinion gear found in the axle. Then, the pinion gear drives a much larger diameter gear referred to as a ring gear, which is attached to a differential ...

Mention is then made of the axle gearing and data given showing the end thrust for straight-tooth bevel pinions. The methods of supporting pinions and of attaching bevel gears to the differential are ...

Jump to insight Most powertrain warranties — factory or extended — cover rear differential replacements because they’re part of the drive axle. Jump to insight If you’re out of factory ...