An axle shaft is a component of a vehicle's suspension system that transmits torque from the differential to the wheels and supports the vehicle's weight. It is a rotating rod or shaft that connects ...

The objective of optimized shaft alignment is to increase the operating life span of rotating machinery. To achieve this goal, components that are the most likely to fail must be made to operate ...

Some 2005-10 4WD Toyota Tacoma and 2WD Tacoma PreRunner pickup trucks may emit a rattling sound from the steering column when being driven over bumpy roads. One likely cause for the noise, says Toyota ...

This article was updated Feb. 20, 2023. It was originally published March 2, 2011. Engineers are constantly called on to select motors for the applications that will be able to do the task at hand and ...

In the age of energy efficiency, engineers are often excited about the potential cost savings associated with variable-frequency drives (VFDs) and their ability to operate motors to match demand loads ...