Drive shafts (Operation): Description and operation

OPERATION

Drive from the power unit is transmitted to the front wheels by the drive shafts. Both drive shafts are fitted with dynamic dampers to reduce harmonic vibration.

The inner joint is of the tripode type with spherical bushing to reduce sliding resistance. On ’D’ series models the inner joint can be serviced separate from the shaft, but on ’K’, ’L’ & ’T’ series models, shaft and inner joint are one assembly. The outer joint is of the ball and socket type. The joints are sealed and pre-packed with grease.