Which one of the following statement correctly describes the construction of a bevel gear type differential?
The drive shafts are splined to the differential carrier.
The left side gear and the differential carrier rotate in constant unison.
The differential carrier houses differential pinion gears and side gears; each pinion gear meshes with a different side gear.
The differential carrier houses differential pinion gears and side gears
Correct Answer :
D. The differential carrier houses differential pinion gears and side gears
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