Front Drive Halfshafts

Front Drive Halfshafts

Front Drive Halfshaft Components

NOTE:
4.2/4.4L V8 petrol version shown









GENERAL
The front drive halfshafts are handed components with the RH drive halfshaft being longer than the LH drive halfshaft. Both shafts are of similar construction with constant velocity (CV) joints at each end to allow for steering and suspension movement.
The front drive halfshafts are similar in their construction. The only difference is the lengths of each shaft. The LH drive halfshaft has a total length of 677 mm. The RH drive halfshaft is a longer shaft, which passes through a housing and the engine sump to the differential and has a total length of 1024 mm.









The outer CV joint has a target on the outer diameter. This is used by the ABS wheel speed sensor for vehicle and wheel speed calculations.For additional information, refer to Anti-Lock Control - Traction Control - 3.6L (TdV8) Diesel
For additional information, refer to Anti-Lock Control - Traction Control - 4.2L
For additional information, refer to Anti-Lock Control - Traction Control - 4.4L
Each drive halfshaft comprises 2 CV joints and gaiters, an outer tube, a solid shaft and a ball cage assembly.