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3A-1 Drive Shaft / Axle: Front
Drive Shaft / Axle
Driveline / Axle
Front
Front Drive Shaft Construction
A ball fixed type constant velocity joint is used on the wheel side of front drive shaft. For A/T vehicle, a tripod type
constant velocity joint is used on the differential side and transfer side. For M/T vehicle, a double offset type constant
velocity joint (DOJ) is used on the differential or center shaft side. The drive shaft can slide through the tripod joint or
the double offset joint in the extension / contraction direction.
Front Drive Shaft Symptom Diagnosis
Condition
Abnormal noise
General Description
Diagnostic Information and Procedures
Possible cause
Wear or breakage of drive shaft joint
Wear or breakage of center bearing
Correction / Reference Item
Replace.
Replace.
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