Puolipääakselit
Puolipääakselit, also known as half-shafts or drive shafts, are essential components in many vehicles, particularly those with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive systems. They are responsible for transmitting rotational power from the differential to the wheels. Essentially, they are rigid shafts that connect the differential's output gears to the wheel hubs. The term "puolipääakseli" literally translates to "half-axle" in Finnish, indicating their role as a partial connection in the drivetrain.
These shafts are typically made of strong steel to withstand the torque and stress they endure. They
In front-wheel-drive vehicles, the term "vetoakseli" (drive axle) is more commonly used for the entire assembly