Used to set preload or backlash in gear assemblies.

The casing that holds and supports the axles and differential in a vehicle.

Steel tubing used to house the axle shafts and connect to the axle housing.

The play or clearance between mating gear teeth in a drivetrain.

A mechanical component that reduces friction between moving parts.

A part that secures a bearing in place.

A type of gear where the axes of the two shafts intersect.

The part where the braking system attaches to the axle.

A small metal clip used to retain axle shafts.

Holds the ring gear and differential gears inside the axle housing.

The metal housing that contains and supports the differential components.

The removable portion of a rear end that houses the gears.

The gap or space between two components to allow proper function.

Another term for the ring gear in a differential.

A mechanical device that splits power and allows wheels to rotate at different speeds.

A metal cover protecting the gears in a differential.

A type of racing that involves rapid acceleration in a straight line.

A mechanical device that splits power and allows wheels to rotate at different speeds.A rotating shaft that transmits torque from the transmission to the differential.

The outer piece that closes off a shaft or housing.

Axial movement allowed between parts, usually measured in thousandths of an inch.

A hardware device that mechanically joins two components.

A projecting flat rim used for mounting or strengthening a component.

A seal placed between surfaces to prevent leakage.

The ratio between the input and output speed of gears in a gear set.

Toothed wheels that work together to alter the speed or torque of a machine.

A gear with angled teeth for smoother and quieter operation.

The end section of the axle housing.

The central part of a wheel or gear that connects to the axle.

The shaft that delivers power into a gear mechanism.

A slot in a shaft and hub for locking a key to transmit torque.

A finishing process to smooth and fine-tune gear contact surfaces.

Gears made of lightweight materials for performance efficiency.

A nut that resists loosening under vibration.

A finishing process to smooth and fine-tune gear contact surfaces.

The distance from the face of the gear to its mounting point.

A standard differential that allows wheel speed difference during turns.

The shaft that transmits power from a transmission or differential to wheels.

Supports the pinion gear and allows it to spin freely.

The distance the pinion gear is set into the housing.

The smaller gear that drives the ring gear in a differential.

The shaft that the pinion gear is mounted to.

A type of differential that improves traction by limiting wheel slip.

The force applied to a bearing or gear before operating conditions.

A rear end design allowing fast gear ratio changes.

Revolutions Per Minute; a measure of rotational speed.

The track or path that a bearing rolls against.

A table that displays gear ratios for different gear combinations.

The final drive assembly including the differential and axle shafts.

A component used to hold another part in place.

The large gear in the differential that is driven by the pinion.

A mechanical fastener used to join parts together.

Prevents leakage of fluids around moving parts.

A long cylindrical component that transmits power in machinery.

Used to change gears manually or automatically.

A thin spacer used to adjust the alignment of gears or bearings.

The gear in a differential that meshes with the spider gear.

Small gears in a differential allowing wheels to rotate independently.

Grooves on a shaft and gear that allow torque transmission.

A solid replacement for a differential, locking both wheels together.

A strong yoke component used in driveshafts or rear ends.

A short axle that carries a wheel at one end.

A bearing that supports the shaft from bending or misalignment.

Another name for the center section of a rear differential.

Rotational force applied to a shaft or gear.

A U-shaped bolt used to hold the axle to the leaf spring.

A joint that allows rotation at varying angles.

The balance of vehicle weight across all tires.

A component that connects the driveshaft to the transmission or axle.

When gears are adjusted to have no play between them.