Practice question
In a heavy commercial truck with a 'Full-Floating' rear axle, how is the vehicle weight supported and how is the drive torque transmitted?
- The axle housing carries the vehicle weight; the axle shafts carry only drive torque and can be removed without jacking the wheel
- The axle shafts carry both the vehicle weight and the drive torque
- The axle shafts carry the vehicle weight, while a central torque tube carries the drive torque
- The wheels are bolted directly to the axle shafts, which are supported by a single bearing at the inner differential end
Answer: A — The axle housing carries the vehicle weight; the axle shafts carry only drive torque and can be removed without jacking the wheel
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