Abstract:
In a differential apparatus component including: a differential case configured to accommodate a differential gear mechanism; and a ring gear provided so as to rotate integrally with the differential case, to provide a configuration which can integrate the differential case and the ring gear by casting while desirably ensuring strength properties required for being used as ring gear. In the differential apparatus component (ring gear-integrated with differential case 12), the differential case and the ring gear are formed integrally and seamlessly of cast steel. Cast Steel is preferably composed of 0.3 to 1.0% by mass of silicon (Si), 0.5 to 1.2% by mass of manganese (Mn), 0.1 to 0.5% by mass of vanadium (V), 0.01 to 0.05% by mass of tin (Sn), 0.1 to 1.5% by mass of chromium (Cr), 0.2 to 1.0% by mass of copper (Cu), and the rest composed of iron (Fe) and unavoidable impurities.