What Is a Differential Assembly

A differential is part of the front and/or rear axle assembly. … The differential allows wheels on the same axle to rotate at different speeds. When your vehicle goes around a corner the wheel on the outside has to travel faster than the wheel on the inside.

What are differential assembly parts?

A differential consists of one input (the drive shaft) and two outputs, which are connected to the two drive wheels; however the rotations of the drive wheels are coupled to each other by their connection to the roadway.

What is a rear differential assembly?

A rear axle assembly is a very large and heavy piece of steel and iron that is used to propel the vehicle by converting rotational force into linear motion. … That assembly uses a ring and pinion gear set to convert the rotational power to linear motion, by turning the axles, tires and wheels.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Consumer Tech & Gadget Reviewer

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.

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