Do front-wheel drives have a transaxle?
You will usually find transaxle configurations in cars where the engine is placed at the same end of the car as the drive wheels. For instance, when you have a front-engine, front-wheel drive configuration, or a rear-engine, rear-wheel drive configuration, the design will use a transaxle.
How does a transaxle work in a front wheel drive car?
This diagram shows a typical front-wheel-drive layout with a transaxle that performs both the gear-changing function of a transmission and the power-splitting ability of a differential in one integrated unit.
Is the transaxle on the left or right side?
Transmissions are not designed to be mounted in between left- and right-side axle shafts the way a transaxle assembly is. A closer look at a typical transaxle designed for a front-engine, front-wheel-drive vehicle.
Is there a single drive shaft exiting a transaxle?
There is no single driveshaft exiting a transaxle, because there is no separate differential unit located elsewhere to receive it. Instead, shafts for both the left- and right-side drive axles themselves are directly connected to each side of the transaxle.
Where are the gears located in a transaxle?
Instead, shafts for both the left- and right-side drive axles themselves are directly connected to each side of the transaxle. While they may be separated, transmission cogs and differential gears are contained within one large transaxle housing.
What kind of warranty does Rancho transaxles have?
Rancho remanufactured Volkswagen transaxles feature more new and superior quality components than the competition ensuring longer life, trouble free operation, performance and reliability. All this backed by our exclusive Five (5) Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty, and world famous customer service when used for normal stock applications.
How long is the warranty on a VW transaxle?
All this backed by our exclusive Five (5) Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty, and world famous customer service when used for normal stock applications. Same as Pro Street With Close 3rd and 4th Gears.
Which is worse a bad differential or a bad driveline?
We don’t know which sounds worse—car guys singing show tunes in the shower or a howling differential. While there is no help for our singing, we can help you diagnose the sounds coming from a differential gone bad. A clunk, whine, or howl can signal a worn-out pinion gear, bad bearings, or a faulty gear installation.