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Old 03-19-2019, 11:44 AM
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What is a synchromesh?
Probably the cage for the CV joint.
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If you’re substituting a thinner axle for a thicker one, you’re obviously sacrificing strength. In addition, the different moment of inertia would create an undesirable steering effect unless both sides were swapped as a set. (Because the lighter axle would accelerate more quickly)9
Moment of inertia isn't a consideration. I do know that a C class / W202 has thicker shafts if the car has ASR Vs a non ASR car. A thicker shaft reduces axle wind up / spring back when only one brake is being applied to transfer power to the other wheel.
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