Question

In rear axle, the drive from the propeller shaft is transmitted via the crown wheel and pinion, to both rear wheels by means of the ............... .

Hint:

Tip: Crown wheel + pinion → differential → wheels turn at different speeds!

Answer 1

In a rear axle setup, the propeller shaft transmits rotational power from the gearbox to the differential.
The crown wheel and pinion gear change the direction of the drive by 90 degrees.
The differential then splits the engine torque into two outputs, allowing each wheel to rotate at different speeds.
This is essential when a vehicle turns, as the outer wheel travels a longer distance than the inner wheel.
The axle shaft transmits power to the wheels, but the torque splitting happens inside the differential.
Therefore, the correct answer is differential.