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 ...

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 ...

This design raises the axle centerline, differential, and wheels relative to the ground, providing extra clearance at the vehicle’s lowest point—often a critical factor in off-roading.

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 ...