semifloating axle

semifloating axle: \\“+-\ noun
Etymology: semi- + floating

: a live axle for a self-propelled vehicle in which an inner revolving shaft turns the wheels and the weight of the vehicle is carried on the ends of a fixed axle housing attached to the shaft at each end by bearings

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semifloating — /sem ee floh ting, sem uy /, adj. noting or pertaining to a driving axle of an automobile or the like, the inner end of which is carried by the differential gear and the outer end of which is keyed to a wheel supported by the axle housing. [SEMI… … Universalium
semifloating — /sem ee floh ting, sem uy /, adj. noting or pertaining to a driving axle of an automobile or the like, the inner end of which is carried by the differential gear and the outer end of which is keyed to a wheel supported by the axle housing. [SEMI… … Useful english dictionary
fully floating axle — A live rear axle assembly in which the axle shafts serve only to transmit torque to the wheel. The total vehicle weight and cornering loads are transferred directly from the wheel bearings to the axle housing. Also see semifloating axle … Dictionary of automotive terms

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