Automotive Dictionary: Hypoid Axle

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Automotive Dictionary: Hypoid Axle


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Hypoid Axle


Hypoid Axle
The usual design of final drive on Rear-Wheel-Drive cars consisting of a crown wheel and driving pinion, with the axis of the latter below that of the crown wheel that is, the axle centre line), lowering the prop-shaft, improving the floor design and lowering the centre of gravity of the axle. The gear teeth are curved and are longer and stronger than those of the previous spiral bevel wheels, giving longer life and less noise in use.
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