Universal Joint: Description and Operation

Universal Joints











The rear driveshaft is a 2-piece unit with a universal joint connecting the rear shaft assembly to the front shaft assembly. This configuration allows for angular deviations of the driveshaft due to acceleration and braking.
The rear shaft assembly comprises a tube with the welded universal joint at the front and a Constant Velocity (CV) joint at the rear. The front shaft assembly comprises a tube with a CV joint at the front and a welded splined shaft at the rear.
The front splined shaft mates with splines in the rear shaft universal joint. A threaded hole is provided in the splined shaft to secure the front and rear shaft assemblies together.