Wheel Drive Shafts Description and Operation (Rear): Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Vibe. 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 tripod joints.
A wheel drive shaft bar.
The wheel drive shaft bar connects the wheel drive shaft tripod joints.

The wheel drive shaft tripod joints are completely flexible. Both wheel drive shaft tripod joints can move in and out.