Differential gearsets are being discussed. Technician A says the inside bore of the side gears is splined and mates with splines on the ends of the axles. Technician B says the differential pinion gears and side gears are in constant mesh. Who is correct?
A)A only
B)B only
C)both A and B
D)neither A nor B

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Technician A is correct because the inside bore of the side gears is indeed splined to mate with the splines on the ends of the axles, allowing the axles to drive the wheels. Technician B is also correct because the differential pinion gears and side gears are always in constant mesh to allow for the distribution of power between the wheels, especially when turning.

Differential Gearsets Are Being Discussed