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Nice, Karim. "How Differentials Work." 02 August 2000. HowStuffWorks.com. <http://auto.howstuffworks.com/differential.htm> 16 May 2008.
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Karim Nice
Inside This Article
1.
Introduction to How Differentials Work
2.
What is a Differential?
3.
Open Differentials
4.
Differentials and Traction
5.
Clutch-type Limited Slip Differential
6.
Viscous Coupling
7.
Locking and Torsen
8.
Lots More Information
9.
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Inside This Article
1.
Introduction to How Differentials Work
2.
What is a Differential?
3.
Open Differentials
4.
Differentials and Traction
5.
Clutch-type Limited Slip Differential
6.
Viscous Coupling
7.
Locking and Torsen
8.
Lots More Information
9.
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