Mariner 4WD V6-3.0L (2010)
Axle Shaft Assembly: Description and Operation
Front Drive Halfshafts
Halfshaft Joint
Halfshaft Joint
The front drive halfshaft CV joints consist of the following components:
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Inner CV joints
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Outer CV joints
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CV joint boot clamps
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Convoluted CV joint boots
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Tripod joint housings
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Ball and cage housings
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Retainer circlips
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Special CV high temperature grease
The halfshaft joint allows for smooth rotation of the interconnecting shaft and the outboard housing. It also adjusts for length requirements as the vehicle
goes through jounce and rebound.
The halfshaft joints are not repairable and are serviced as assemblies only.
Halfshaft
Front Drive Halfshafts
The halfshafts and intermediate shaft consists of the following components:
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Inner CV joints
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Outer CV joints
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A support bearing on the intermediate shaft
The shafts are serviced as assemblies only.
The front drive halfshafts are splined to drive the front wheel hubs. The LH halfshaft uses a circlip to retain the inner CV joint stub shaft in the
differential side gear. The RH halfshaft is connected to an intermediate shaft with a circlip. The intermediate shaft is also driven by a differential side
gear.
