Differential. Semi-floating diagram. Axle shafts. Axle Shafts Design Rear axle construction In cases where the rear suspension is non-independent, the type of axle used is either a dead axle or a live axle.
The former only has to support the weight of the vehicle, where the latter has to fulfill this task and, in addition, contain a gear and shaft mechanism to drive the road wheels. Axle shafts The axle shaft (half shaft) transmits the drive from the differential sun wheel to the rear hub. Hypoid. The jobs of a differential. Worm and wheel. Straight Bevel. Spiral bevel.