Of course it is :) It's nice-nicer-nicest. And remember-there's no such thing as a real word.. If a word is used and people understand it, then it is just as real â¦ as any word in any dictionary, or any word approved by your English teacher!
In British English, the term drive shaft is restricted to a transverse shaft that transmits power to the wheels, especially the front wheels. A drive shaft connecting the gearbox to a rear differential is called a propeller shaft, or prop-shaft. A prop-shaft assembly consists of a propeller shaft, a slip joint and one or more universal joints.
As the materials that are used in the construction of vehicles have become more and more advanced, the need for a gear box is diminishing. Basic Functionality: The gearbox is the unit that is used to convert the rotational input from the steering wheel into directional movement of the wheels. The input shaft attaches to the steering column and transfers the driver's inputs to the gears which in turn, rotate to move the tires in the desired direction. Working: