On single-shaft chassis, the propeller shaft carries drive from the motor to the axle at the other end, so all four wheels are driven. Each fits only the chassis whose length it is cut to; PRO chassis do not use one.
For how each kind of part is used and tuned, see Tamiya Hong Kong's Mini 4WD setting guide (in Chinese).
6 parts
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