semifloating axles help to support the weight of the vehicle.
The axles are supported by bearings located in the axle
housing. An axle shaft bearing supports the vehicle's weight
and reduces rotational friction. The inner ends of the axle
shafts are splined to the axle side gears. The axle shafts
transmit only driving torque and are not acted upon by other
forces. Therefore, the axle shafts are said to be floating