Description And Operation: Introduction: Notes

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The driveshaft consists of the following components:

A two-piece welded steel tube with a splined center slip joint.
One universal joint.
A center bearing.
A flexible joint and a plunging joint.

The two-piece driveshaft is manufactured from lightweight steel and is used to transmit drive from the engine, via the transmission, to the differential. The driveshaft aligns with the centerline of the vehicle's body and is supported by a center bearing.

The driveshafts front tube is of a swaged construction, designed to collapse in a controlled manner in the event of the vehicle being involved in a front-end collision. Low friction splines at the center of the driveshaft provide the driveshaft's plunge capability.

A flexible coupling is used to connect the driveshaft assembly to the transmission, allowing for angular movement of the drive shafts due to acceleration and braking. The center universal joint is lubricated during manufacture and sealed for life. This joint is positioned to a specified angle using shims between the center bearing and the body.