Essentially, the rear axle helps steer the vehicle around a curve. The front axle determines direction, while the rear follows it. Consequently, car manufacturers typically employ more intricate ...

The front axle drives the car, steering and braking ... However, it's rare for the balance to shift to the rear axle. This might only occur in very powerful cars with rear-wheel drive or 4x4.

Dana will add maintenance and inspection videos covering front non-drive steer axles and rear drive-axle carriers to its “Driveline Forensics” commercial-vehicle technician training series.