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Brandon Evens
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Which of the following truck drive axle configurations uses two gearsets to provide both an additional gear reduction and greater torque at the drive wheels?

A) single-reduction axle
B) tandem drive axles
C) power divider
D) double-reduction axle

Drive Axle Configurations

Drive axle configurations refer to the arrangement of the axles and wheels in a vehicle which affects its drive capabilities, such as 4x2, 6x4, etc.

Gearsets

Collections of gears working together to transmit power and change speed or direction in mechanical systems.

Double-reduction Axle

An axle configuration in heavy-duty vehicles where two sets of reduction gears are used for greater torque and lower rotational speed.

  • Become familiar with the multiple configurations of axles in trucks and their associated purposes.
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