Mystique V6-153 2.5L DOHC VIN L SFI (1999)
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 Constant Velocity (CV) joints allow for changes in driveshaft length during axial movements.
Halfshaft Joint
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To reduce running friction, the front axle driveshafts are fitted with CV joints at both ends.
Front Drive Halfshafts Exploded View
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The CV joints are fitted on the transaxle side.
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Pot joints (with ball star, ball cage and ball shell) are fitted on the wheel side.
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The left-hand CV 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.
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The CV joint of the right-hand front axle driveshaft is secured in the intermediate shaft with a snap-ring.
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The wheel-side CV joints are attached to the wheel hubs.
