driveline
Engine-to-wheels connection
A driveline is the system of components that transmits power from a vehicle's engine to its wheels.
In rear-wheel-drive vehicles, this typically includes the transmission, driveshaft, differential, and axles.
The term is sometimes used interchangeably with drivetrain or powertrain, though these can include the engine itself.
The mechanic found the vibration was coming from a worn driveline component.
Rotating rod transmitting torque
- differentialRelative difference between things
- axleShaft for wheel rotation
- universal jointAngled shaft coupling
- transfer caseGearbox distributing power to axles
transaxle · wheel hub · propshaft · yoke · flange · ring gear
Enclosed system of cogs
- clutchMechanism linking engine to gearbox
- torque converterFluid coupling with multiplication
- CVTStepless automatic powertrain
- synchromeshGear-matching transmission mechanism
flywheel · bellhousing · shifter · dual-clutch · automatic transmission · manual transmission · sequential · gear ratio
Rotational force measurement
- tractionAdhesive friction enabling movement
- power deliveryTransmitting energy to users
- accelerationRate velocity changes
- handlingTreatment or management
efficiency · wheel spin · launch control · grip · responsiveness · power transfer
Wheeled motor vehicle
- truckHeavy freight vehicle
- SUVRugged passenger vehicle
- pickupSmall open-bed truck
- vanEnclosed cargo vehicle
bus · tractor · motorcycle · off-road vehicle · heavy equipment · commercial vehicle · agricultural machinery · military vehicle
driveshaft
Rotating rod transmitting torque
- differentialRelative difference between things
- axleShaft for wheel rotation
- universal jointAngled shaft coupling
transfer case · transaxle · wheel hub · propshaft · yoke · flange · ring gear
gearbox
Enclosed system of cogs
- clutchMechanism linking engine to gearbox
- torque converterFluid coupling with multiplication
- CVTStepless automatic powertrain
synchromesh · flywheel · bellhousing · shifter · dual-clutch · automatic transmission · manual transmission · sequential · gear ratio · shift lever
torque
Rotational force measurement
- tractionAdhesive friction enabling movement
- power deliveryTransmitting energy to users
- accelerationRate velocity changes
handling · efficiency · wheel spin · launch control · grip · responsiveness · power transfer
powertrain
Vehicle propulsion system
car
Wheeled motor vehicle
van · bus · tractor · motorcycle · off-road vehicle · heavy equipment · commercial vehicle · agricultural machinery · military vehicle
lubrication
Coating to reduce friction
clunk · shudder · backlash · play · inspection
- axle partsaxle, axle shaft, front axle, rear axle, spindle
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drivelineengine
Machine producing motion
motor · power plant · prime mover · powerplant · power source