Front/Rear Drive Shaft Universal Joint (Rzeppa Joint)

The Rzeppa joint consists of an outer bearing race, which also constitutes the joint's housing. On its inside are 6 semi-spherical grooves. The inner bearing race consists of a cylindrical section, in the periphery of which are 6 semi-spherical grooves. The inner bearing race is fitted inside the outer one and there are 6 steel balls between the grooves. A ball holder is fitted between the outer and inner bearing races. There are steel balls between the bearing races which transfer the movement between outer and inner bearing races.