Cougar V6-153 2.5L DOHC VIN L SFI (2001)
Axle Shaft: Description and Operation
Front Drive Halfshafts
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The front drive halfshafts transmit torque from the engine to the wheels.
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In order to allow vertical movement of the wheels and engine, the front drive halfshafts operate at varying lengths and angles.
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The tripod joints allow for changes in driveshaft length during axial movements.
Halfshaft Joint
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To reduce running friction, the front drive halfshafts are fitted with Constant Velocity (CV) joints at both ends.
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Tripod joints (with tripod, running rollers and tripod housing) are fitted on the transaxle side.
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Constant velocity joints (with ball star, ball cage and ball shell) are fitted on the wheel side.
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The left-hand tripod joint is secured in the differential with a snap ring.
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The intermediate shaft (right-hand side) is not secured in the differential, but is secured by the intermediate shaft bearing bracket.
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The tripod joint of the right-hand front drive halfshaft is secured in the intermediate shaft with a snap ring.
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The wheel-side constant velocity joints are attached to the wheel hubs.
