Front Shaft Assembly

The front shaft assembly incorporates a crash feature within the tube, which controls the collapse of the drive shaft during a crash.

The front shaft assembly comprises a CV joint at each end (see 'Halfshaft Joint' section for more information on CV joints).

The front CV joint (transfer box end) has six radial holes, which provide for the attachment to the transfer box rear output flange. The joint is secured to the output flange with six torx bolts, which screw into threaded holes in the flange. Three compression link washers are fitted under each pair of bolts. The rear splined shaft mates with splines in the rear shaft CV joint hub and is pressed in and fixed with Locktite. A machined surface on the shaft accepts the shaft bearing, which is a press fit.