Grand Caravan FWD V6-3.8L VIN L (2001)
Drive/Propeller Shaft: Description and Operation
DESCRIPTION
WARNING: Due to propeller shaft imbalance concerns, the propeller shaft can only be serviced as an assembly.
AWD models utilize a "two-piece" propeller shaft (Fig. 1) to transmit power to the rear driveline module assembly. This two-piece design consists of:
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Front and rear shaft segments.
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Plunging center CV joint
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Center support bearing
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Rubber coupler at driveline module flange
The front shaft segment utilizes a CV joint at the power transfer unit connection, and a plunging CV joint at the center bearing location.
The rear shaft segment utilizes a center support bearing at the forward position, and a rubber coupler at the driveline module flange.
OPERATION
