The Front Drive Axle consist of the following components:
• | Differential Carrier Housing |
• | Left and Right Output Shafts |
• | Inner Axle Shaft Housing |
The front axle on four wheel drive model vehicles has a central disconnect
feature. The axle uses a conventional ring and pinion gear set in order to
transmit the driving force of the engine to the wheels. The open differential
allows the wheels to turn at different rates of speed while the axle continues
to transmit the driving force. This prevents tire scuffing when going around
corners and premature wear on internal axle parts. The ring and pinion set
and the differential are contained within the carrier. The axle identification
number on top of the differential carrier assembly or on a label on the right
half of differential carrier assembly. The drive axles are completely flexible
assemblies consisting of inner and outer constant velocity CV joints protected
by thermoplastic boots and connected by a wheel drive shaft.