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Drivetrain & Differentials

Driveshafts, differentials and the layouts that carry power to the wheels.

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Start here: Drivetrain Layouts

Learn it from the surface down 3 lessons

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Surface
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What it is and why it exists, in plain language, with the whole system in view.
- Drivetrain LayoutsUp nextFront-, rear- and all-wheel drive differ in which wheels push the car and where the heavy parts sit. Compare packaging, traction, handling balance and efficiency, and see how weight transfer decides which layout grips best when accelerating.Not started. 12 minutes.
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Mechanism
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How the parts move and interact, usually with a live 3D laboratory.
- Driveshafts and CV JointsWheels move up and down and steer, yet they must keep receiving smooth drive. Learn how propshafts, universal joints and constant-velocity joints carry torque through changing angles — and why a torn rubber boot can end in a clicking joint.Not started. 11 minutes.
- The DifferentialIn a corner the outside wheel travels further than the inside wheel, so driven wheels cannot be locked together. The differential lets them turn at different speeds while still sharing torque — and adds the final gear reduction on the way.Not started. 12 minutes.