final drive

noun

: the means for transmitting power from the propeller shaft to the rear axle in an automotive vehicle

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“Final drive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/final%20drive. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.

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