Topic: Vehicle mechanics and maintenance · Nº 453 / 539

¿Qué parte del sistema de transmisión recibe el movimiento de giro del eje secundario?
Which part of the transmission system receives the rotation of the secondary (output) shaft?
- AEmbragueClutch
- BÁrbol de transmisiónPropeller shaft
- CCaja de velocidadesGearbox
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Correct answer
- BÁrbol de transmisiónPropeller shaft
Explanation
The secondary shaft of the gearbox transmits the rotation to the propeller shaft, which takes it to the differential of the driving axle. Its universal joints let it follow the movements of the suspension without breaking.
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