Description & Operation: Driveshaft: General

Drive shafts are used to transmit drive from the transfer box to the front and rear differentials.

The front drive shaft is a one-piece unit, connected to the transfer box and front differential unit via Constant Velocity (CV) joints.

The rear drive shaft is a two-piece unit, supported on a central bearing due to its increased length. The rear drive shaft is connected to the transfer box via a CV joint and the rear differential with a universal joint. These joints allow for angular deviations of the drive shaft due to acceleration and braking.

The front and rear drive shafts are not serviceable items and a failure will require the replacement of the complete drive shaft assembly.