Principles of Operation

The driveline system enables the power generated by the engine and transferred through the transmission to place the vehicle in motion. Rotational torque received from the transmission is delivered to the rear drive axle by way of the driveshaft. The U-joints at the ends of the shafts allow the shafts to rotate smoothly in an allowable angle plane. The rotational torque is introduced into the axle drive pinion which drives the differential ring gear. The ring gear is bolted to the differential case flange on the differential. The differential divides the torque between the right and left axle shaft while permitting the axle shafts to turn at different speeds when required, such as when cornering.