Driveline introduction

What is a Driveline?

• A shaft from gearbox to rear axle

• A pair of shaft from gearbox to front wheels

• A system that distributes power to the wheels

• A system for 4 wheel drive.

What components make up the Driveline of a vehicle?

• Gearbox

• Differential

• Driveshaft

• Clutch

• All of the answers

Answer explanation

Yes all of the components listed make up the Driveline in a vehicle. The engine provides power, through a clutch, to the transmission, then this is supplied to the driven wheels. Even the humble wheel bearing is part of the driveline.

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What is used to transmit power at various angles?

• Wheel bearing

• Drive shaft

• Differential

• Universal joint

What are C.V. Joints?

• Joints that allow shaft length to change

• They allow for Steering and suspension movement

• They are mounted in pairs on a Prop-shaft

• They allow ABS to work