DIFFERENTIAL AND DRIVELINE
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLIES .................1
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DRIVESHAFT DIAGNOSIS...................4
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
FRONT DRIVESHAFTS .....................4
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
INNER TRIPOD JOINT SEALING BOOT .......11
OUTER C/V JOINT SEALING BOOT ..........14
SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .................16
SPECIAL TOOLS
DRIVESHAFT............................16
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLIES
DESCRIPTION
The front driveshaft assemblies are flexible assem-
blies consisting of an inner and outer flexible joint
connected by an solid shaft (Fig. 1) (Fig. 2). Tran-
saxle packaging and location requires the use of
unequal length driveshafts, with the left shaft being
longer than the right.
The inner joints are of a tripod design (Fig. 2), and
allow for axial and angular movement to accommo-
date for shifting of powertrain and suspension com-
ponents. The inner joints incorporate a female spline
which install over the transaxle stub shafts.
The outer joints are of a constant velocity design
(Fig. 2), and only offer angular flexibility. The outer
joints incorporate a male spline, which connect to the
wheel hub/bearing. The outer joint is fastened to the
hub to ensure that there is no axial movement (end-
play).
Both inner and outer joints utilize flexible “boots”
(Fig. 1) (Fig. 2) which maintain grease within the
joints, protect the joints from the environment/ele-
ments, and facilitate the axial and angular move-
ment of the joints. The inner tripod joint boots are
constructed of silicone rubber. The outer C/V boots
are made of Hytrel plastic.
NOTE: When driveshaft boots are replaced be sure
boots of the correct material are used.
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