In a manual transmission system, which component delivers power to the drive wheels?

In a manual transmission system, the component that delivers power to the drive wheels is the output shaft. The output shaft connects to the differential and ultimately the drive wheels, transferring the rotational motion generated by the engine through the transmission system. As the engine produces power, this power travels through the input shaft, which is connected to the clutch assembly. The clutch allows for engagement and disengagement of the engine's power from the transmission, but it is the output shaft that completes the task of conveying that power to the wheels.

The main drive gear is a critical part of the system, but it primarily functions within the transmission to adjust the gear ratios and is not the component that directly delivers power to the wheels. Understanding these roles helps clarify the flow of power within a manual transmission and the importance of each component in that process.