Which Shaft Is the Drive Shaft?

Usually, people refer to the longitudinal shaft — running front to back— as the “drive shaft,” and the transverse — from the differential to the wheel — as an “axle shaft.” Front-wheel-drive vehicles have two axle shafts, while four-wheel-drive vehicles may have two drive shafts and four axle shafts, for a total of six ...

What part is the drive shaft?

The drive shaft (also called propeller shaft or prop shaft) is a component of the drive train in a vehicle, with the purpose of delivering torque from the transmission to the differential, which then transmits this torque to the wheels in order to move the vehicle.

What is the drive shaft on a car?

Driveshafts are a core component of your vehicle's drivetrain. ... A drive shaft is a rod-like component that transmits torque from your vehicle's engine to the wheels. It's essentially the shaft that drives your vehicle. The driveshaft transmits torque at varying angles between driveline components.

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