Wheel Drive Shafts Description and Operation (Rear): Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Montana, 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette, and 2002 Chevrolet Venture. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The rear wheel drive axles are flexible assemblies.
The rear wheel drive axles consist of the following components:
- 2 wheel drive inner and outer shaft tri-pot joints.
- A wheel drive shaft bar.
The wheel drive shaft bar connects the wheel drive shaft tri-pot joints.
The wheel drive shaft tri-pot joints are completely flexible. Both wheel drive shaft tri-pot joints can move in and out.