Front Wheel Drive Shaft Tripod Joint

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The front wheel drive shaft tripod joint is made without an over extension limitation retainer.

The joint is constructed as follows:

The left front wheel drive axle has a female spline. The female spline installs over a stub shaft that protrudes from the transaxle.
The right front wheel drive axle has a male spline. The right front wheel drive axle uses a barrel-type retaining ring in order to interlock with the transaxle gears.