Description And Operation: Driveshaft
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
All driveshaft assemblies are balanced. If the vehicle is to be undercoated, cover the driveshaft assembly to prevent overspray of any undercoating material.
The driveshaft has the following features:
- A tubular shaft used to transfer torque from the engine, through the transmission to the ring and pinion in the rear axle, which transmits the torque to the wheels.
- Consists of 2 single cardan universal joints, a driveshaft slip-yoke and a driveshaft centering socket yoke.
- The splined slip-yoke permits the driveshaft to move forward and rearward on the transmission output shaft during drivetrain movement.