A rotating shaft that transmits power from the final drive unit to a drive wheel, usually when referring to a live rear axle.
                                                            
                                                     
                        
                                                
                        
                        
                            It is a rotating shaft used in independent-suspension systems which functions as a power transmitter between the final drive unit to the power wheel.
                                                            
                                                     
                        
                                                
                        
                        
                            Axle drive shaft connecting a differential or final drive unit to a road wheel.