Description & Operation

Power from transaxle is transferred to driving wheels by 2 axle shafts. Both axle shafts consist of inner and outer CV joints with an interconnecting shaft. CV joints are enclosed in grease-filled CV joint boots. Shaft is splined on both ends.

Circlips retain the interconnecting shaft in the CV joints. A circlip retains the inner CV joint stub shaft in the differential side gear. Outer CV joint stub shaft is splined into the wheel hub and secured by a spindle nut. Outer CV joints have a high angle capability to accommodate turning angles. Inner CV joints are plunger type, to allow for suspension travel. See Figure and Figure.