Mariner 2WD V6-3.0L (2008)
Axle Shaft Assembly: Description and Operation
Rear Drive Halfshafts
The rear drive halfshafts are driven by the differential side gears in the rear drive axle. The splined inner constant velocity (CV) joint housing transfers
the torque to the connecting shaft through the flexible joint consisting of caged balls or 3 roller trunnion. This allows the connecting shaft to change
both length and angle while the joint housing remains fixed. The CV joints are lubricated with a special high temperature grease that is contained by
flexible rubber boots sealed to the joint housing and connecting shafts by clamps. The outer CV joint receives the rotational force from the connecting
shaft and in turn, drives the rear wheel hub.
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The inner and outer CV joints connect to a splined shaft. A circlip stopper holds the cross groove inner race assembly (inner CV joint) together.
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The RH and LH halfshafts are the same length.
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An axle circlip retains the splined inner CV joint to the differential side gear.
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A rear axle wheel hub nut secures the side shaft assembly (interconnecting shaft and outer CV joint) to the rear hub.
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The rear halfshafts are serviced as assemblies only.