The wheel bearing on a three-quarter floating axle is on
the outside of the axle housing instead of inside the housing
as in the semifloating axle. The wheel hubs are bolted
to the end of the axle shaft and are supported by the bearing.
I-n this arrangement, the axle shaft only supports 25%
of the vehicle's weight. The weight is transferred through
the wheel hub and bearing to the axle housing. Three-quarter
floating axles are found on older vehicles and
some trucks.