Driveshaft

Driveshaft

CAUTION: All driveshaft assemblies are balanced. If undercoating the vehicle, protect the driveshaft to prevent overspray of any undercoating material or an unbalanced condition may occur.

The driveshaft is a 2-piece shaft which transfers the rotational torque from the power transfer unit (PTU) to the rear drive axle. The driveshaft uses constant velocity (CV) joints, U-joints and a center support for consistent operation through varying lengths and angles.

The driveshaft contains:
^ spot welded balance weights.
^ a front CV joint at the PTU.
^ a center support bearing assembly with a ground strap.
^ staked and snap ring type U-joints.
^ U-joint cap straps for the center U-joint.
^ square flanged rear U-joint.