How to Understand Vehicle Axles: Front, Rear, Stub & Transaxle Explained!!! Ever wondered how your car supports its weight, turns smoothly, and delivers power to the wheels? It all comes down to the axles! Let’s break it down: 1️⃣ How to Identify the Front Axle: ⏩ Located at the front ⏩ Supports vehicle weight & enables steering ⏩ Absorbs shocks from the road ⏩ Includes beam, swivel pin, track rod & stub axle ⏩ Usually a dead axle (non-driven) ⏩ In 4WD vehicles, can be a live axle (powered) 2️⃣ How to Spot the Rear Axle: ⏩ Found at the back ⏩ Transfers engine power to the wheels ⏩ Always a live axle (driven) ⏩ Split into two half-shafts linked to a differential Comes in three types: 🔷 Full-floating 🔷 Semi-floating 🔷Three-quarter floating 3️⃣ How to Use a Stub Axle: ⏩ Connected to the front axle via kingpin ⏩ Allows the wheels to pivot with steering 4 Common types: 🔷 Elliot 🔷 Reversed Elliot 🔷 Lamoine 🔷 Reversed Lamoine 4️⃣ How to Understand a Transaxle: ⏩ Combines transmission + differential + axle in one unit ⏩Common in front-wheel-drive & rear-engine vehicles ⏩ Simplifies the drivetrain ⏩ Improves balance & efficiency Know your axles – they’re the backbone of your vehicle's motion!!!!! #memomakanika