Axle Shaft Assembly: Description and Operation

Rear Drive Halfshafts

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INTRODUCTION








The rear drive halfshafts are of unequal length and both inner and outer joints are of the CV type, with plunging inboard and fixed outboard capability allowing for suspension movement.

The outer CV joints are fitted with an ABS ring, which is continuously monitored by the wheel speed sensor.

The inner and outer CV joints are linked by a solid bar halfshaft with a spline interference-fit into the wheel hub. The inner CV joint is of a spline slide-fit arrangement and is retained in the rear drive axle with the aid of a spring clip.