Drive shafts (Operation): Description and operation

OPERATION

Drive from the final drive unit is transmitted to the front wheels by unequal length drive shafts. The RH drive shaft is longer than the LH and both are fitted with a dynamic damper to reduce harmonic vibration.

The inner joint is of the tripode type with spherical bushing to reduce sliding resistance. The inner joint and shaft are serviced as an assembly. The outer joint is of the ball and socket type and can be serviced independently. Both joints are pre-packed with a special grease and sealed by a gaiter.