Pacifica V6-3.8L VIN L (2005)
Axle Shaft: Description and Operation
Rear
HALF SHAFT REAR
DESCRIPTION
The inner joints of both half shaft assemblies are tripod joints. The outer joints of both assemblies are Rzeppa Joints. The tripod joints are true
constant velocity (CV) joint assemblies, which allow for the changes in half shaft length through the jounce and rebound travel of the rear suspension.
The inner tripod joint of both half shafts is splined into the rear differential assembly and retained by a snap ring. The outer CV joint has a stub shaft
that is splined into the wheel hub and retained by a steel hub nut.