Wheel Drive Shafts Description and Operation: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| Callout | Component Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Inner Joint Outer Race |
| 2 | Inner Joint Cage |
| 3 | Inner Joint Inner Race |
| 4 | Ball Bearings |
| 5 | Inner Joint Inner Race Retaining Snap Ring |
| 6 | Inner Joint Outer Race Retaining Ring |
| 7 | Inner Joint Large Seal Clamp |
| 8 | Inner Joint Seal |
| 9 | Inner Joint Small Seal Clamp |
| 10 | Axle Shaft |
| 11 | Outer Joint Small Seal Clamp |
| 12 | Outer Joint Seal |
| 13 | Outer Joint Large Seal Clamp |
| 14 | Ball Bearings |
| 15 | Outer Joint Inner Race |
| 16 | Outer Joint Retaining Ring |
| 17 | Outer Joint Cage |
| 18 | Outer Joint Outer Race |
Drive axles are flexible assemblies consisting of an inner and outer constant velocity (CV) joint connected by an axle shaft. The inner joint is completely flexible, and can move in and out. The outer joint is also flexible, but cannot move in and out. These drive axles are used to transmit rotational force from the rear axle differential to the rear tire and wheel assemblies.