| Questions | 5 |
| Topics | Catalytic Converter, Master Cylinder, Transaxle, Wheel Hub |
The catalytic converter converts pollutants in exhaust gas into less pollutant substances like carbon dioxide and water.
The master (brake) cylinder converts pressure on the brake pedal to hydraulic pressure in the brake lines.
A differential is designed to drive a pair of wheels while allowing them to rotate at different speeds. A transaxle is a transmission that incorporates the differential in one package. Most front-wheel drive cars use a transaxle while rear-wheel drive cars use a transmission and separate differential connected via a drive shaft. The differential is incorporated into the drive axle which splits engine power delivered by the drive shaft between the two drive wheels. All-wheel drive cars typically use a transaxle that includes an output shaft to the rear differential.
The wheel hub is the mounting point for the wheel and tire assembly. The wheel hub can rotate while being held stable by the steering knuckle which applies the motion of the control arms to the wheels.