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Chapter 4 Propeller Shaft
Section 1 Propeller Shaft
Propeller shaft is constant velocity propeller shaft, consisting of tripod constant velocity universal joint and
Rzeppa constant velocity univeral joint, where the tripod one is on the differential side and the Rzeppa one is
on the wheel side.
Structure
Symptom Table
The table below is helpful to find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the likely
cause of the problem. Check each part in order. Repair or replace these parts or assemblies if necessary.
Symptom Inspection Area
1
.
Rzeppa Constant velocity universal joint (worn)
2
.
Tripod constant velocity universal joint (worn)
Noise
Rzeppa Type
Tripod Type
Rzeppa Constant Velocity Joint Tripod Constant Velocity Joint
1. Case 2.Steel Ball 3.Rzeppa
4.Inner Star Race 5.Semi-shaft
1.Case 2.Tripod Assembly
3.Semi-shaft