>The Differential (Rear Wheel Drive)
>This animation demonstrates how the power from the drive shaft turns the
>ring gear, which is fastened to the spider gear carrier. As the spider gears
>turn, they force the drive axle gears to turn as well. But if one wheel
>wants to go faster (such as when turning), the spider gears turn on their
>own axles, allowing each drive axle gear to turn at its own rate.

Ja, but if both the left and right drive axle gears are riding on the
spider gears, why would the right be taking all the work? Wouldn't it
balance evenly? Isn't that what the differential does?