[Image of the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 rear differential assembly]
This diagram shows the various components of the rear differential assembly, including the differential housing, ring gear, pinion gear, differential gears, and axle shafts. The differential housing is the main housing that contains all of the differential components. The ring gear is attached to the differential housing and is driven by the pinion gear. The pinion gear is driven by the driveshaft from the transmission. The differential gears are located between the ring gear and the pinion gear and allow the wheels to rotate at different speeds when the vehicle is turning. The axle shafts are connected to the differential gears and transmit power to the wheels.
