Glossary / Engine

ring gear

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The ring gear is a big gear that works with the pinion gear to help turn the wheels of the car. It helps transfer power from the engine to make the car go.

Technical Definition

The ring gear is a large gear that works in conjunction with the pinion gear in the differential. It is responsible for transferring the rotational motion from the pinion gear to the wheels, allowing the vehicle to move.

Hear It Discussed

"where the pinion depth as it meshes with the ring gear has to be spot on right well and spot on means different things"
The Car You Really Want: Balancing Power, Comfort, And Performance on the V8 Radio Podcast V8 Radio Podcast 34:51

"He said he could flip the ring [2386.9s] gear either side, he could flip the transmission upside down."
From RC Cars to Race Team Owner - Stephan Papadakis Reveals Everything Very Vehicular 39:46

"The ring gear is the other sort of main component of..."
2010 Mercedes Benz GLK 350 Transfer Case Pawlik Automotive Podcast 03:16

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