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Definition of Final Drive

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ChiNovex Tech Writers Author Team
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Published: May 03, 2025 Updated: Jul 14, 2026

The final drive is a crucial component in a vehicle's powertrain. It reduces rotational speed and increases torque. In vehicles with longitudinally mounted engines, the final drive also uses bevel gear transmission to change the direction of power. Through the final drive, we can reduce the transmission speed, thereby achieving higher output torque and consequently greater driving force.

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