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    An axle is a central shaft that wheels or gears rotate around or are fixed to. It transmits power from the final drive assembly to the drive wheels of a vehicle. An axle can be fixed in position with bearings allowing a wheel to rotate around it, or a wheel can be fixed to the axle with bearings at the mounting points. There are several types of axles including transaxles that contain transmissions and differentials, drive axles that contain differentials to provide torque transfer capabilities, and straight axles that connect wheels but lack differentials. Proper maintenance of axles includes checking lubricant levels.

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    An axle is a central shaft that wheels or gears rotate around or are fixed to. It transmits power from the final drive assembly to the drive wheels of a vehicle. An axle can be fixed in position with bearings allowing a wheel to rotate around it, or a wheel can be fixed to the axle with bearings at the mounting points. There are several types of axles including transaxles that contain transmissions and differentials, drive axles that contain differentials to provide torque transfer capabilities, and straight axles that connect wheels but lack differentials. Proper maintenance of axles includes checking lubricant levels.

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    An axle is a central shaft that wheels or gears rotate around or are fixed to. It transmits power from the final drive assembly to the drive wheels of a vehicle. An axle can be fixed in position with bearings allowing a wheel to rotate around it, or a wheel can be fixed to the axle with bearings at the mounting points. There are several types of axles including transaxles that contain transmissions and differentials, drive axles that contain differentials to provide torque transfer capabilities, and straight axles that connect wheels but lack differentials. Proper maintenance of axles includes checking lubricant levels.

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    Axle Design

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    An axle is a central shaft that wheels or gears rotate around or are fixed to. It transmits power from the final drive assembly to the drive wheels of a vehicle. An axle can be fixed in position with bearings allowing a wheel to rotate around it, or a wheel can be fixed to the axle with bearings at the mounting points. There are several types of axles including transaxles that contain transmissions and differentials, drive axles that contain differentials to provide torque transfer capabilities, and straight axles that connect wheels but lack differentials. Proper maintenance of axles includes checking lubricant levels.

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    AXLE SHAFT DESIGN

    Technical definition: A supporting shaft or member on or with which a wheel or a set of


    wheels revolves. OR A single rotating shaft, on either side of the differential, which delivers
    power from the final drive assembly to the drive wheels. Also called a driveshaft or a half shaft.

    An axle is a central shaft for a rotating wheel or gear. In some cases the axle may be fixed in
    position with a bearing or bushing sitting inside the hole in the wheel or gear to allow the wheel
    or gear to rotate around the axle. In other cases the wheel or gear may be fixed to the axle,
    with bearings or bushings provided at the mounting points where the axle is supported.

    Sometimes, especially on bicycles, the latter type is referred to as a spindle.

    Purpose:

    AXLE

    Axle is a steel shaft on which the locomotive wheels are mounted. The axle not only
    holds the wheels to gauge, but also transmits the load from the axle-boxes to the
    wheels. In some cases the axle is fixed in position with a bearing inside the hole in the
    wheel or gear to allow the wheel or gear to rotate around the axle. In other cases the
    wheel or gear may be fixed to the axle, with bearings provided at the mounting points
    where the axle is supported. 

    Automobiles and other vehicles usually have a split axle, either front or rear. Each
    driven wheel is attached to a separate shaft, with a differential and universal joints
    between the two shafts and providing

    means to transfer power to the two half axles. The differential and split axle allows the
    two wheels to rotate at different speeds when the vehicle is turning. 

    Types 
    There are several types of axle:
     Transaxle - The most common type, which encases an automatic or manual
    transmission and a differential. The main purpose is the gear changing
    capabilities of a transmission.
     Drive Axle - Also called live axle, which contains the differentials. It provides
    the torque transfer capabilities of a differential.
     Straight Axle - A straight beam that connects the wheels together, but has no
    differentials. It helps to support the weight of the vehicle and serves as an
    attachment point for the wheels.

    Maintenance
    Axle maintenance is related to the complexity of the axle. A straight axle requires
    periodic cleaning. Drive axles should have the axle lube level checked with every oil
    change. Positive lock differentials require a different lube. In cold weather synthetic
    lubes should be used because they flow easier in this weather. Axle lube is specially
    formulated oil that is capable of handling high-pressure loads. The lubricants come in
    various viscosities to meet different specifications. Axle lube provides lubrication for
    the various gears and bearings in the rear axle of rear-wheel-drive cars and trucks. 

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