Functions and Components of Drive Shaft in Cars Ⅲ

The drive shaft component consists of many components and their functions. Here are the components on the drive shaft:

The first component, the tripod joint, consists of three roller bearings that are one unit. This serves to ensure that the drive shaft can work smoothly to the right and left when the steering wheel is turned when the vehicle turns.

This drive shaft component functions as a place or house for the tripod joint at the end of the shaft where there are teeth. This is also a part that is related to the transaxle.

This is the part of the drive shaft that functions to transmit rotation from the transmission to the drive wheels while maintaining the position of the wheels in various road surface conditions. To ensure that the CV joint operates properly, this component is connected to the wheel hub of the drive wheel and is given special lubricant.

The CV joint has a shaft on one side, which is connected to the transmission, and a sleeve on the other side, which is connected to the drive wheels with a lock nut as a connection.

The drive shaft components are shafts. These fit into the tripod joint and connect to the transmission and CV joint.

One part of the drive shaft, also known as the drive shaft bearing cover, is equipped to protect the bearing from external dirt, such as dust and water, and to keep the grease from leaking out.

This ensures that the drive shaft does not wear out or get damaged quickly and works well in situations where the vehicle turns or the road is uneven.

The drive shaft boot consists of two types: the outer side drive shaft boot, also known as the outer boot, and the inner drive shaft boot, also known as the inner boot. Both types of shafts are made of waterproof, heat-resistant, and highly flexible materials.

This part is only used on cars or vehicles that have a longer drive shaft. Its function is to make the movement of the drive shaft smoother because of the inertia force generated by the drive shaft when rotating back, which is in the form of sound or vibration.

This component functions to prevent transaxle oil leakage at the connection between the CV joint and transmission.

This component is mounted on the main shaft and is made of rubber and functions to dampen vibrations generated by the rotation of the drive shaft.

The drive shaft boot lock is the next component. It functions as a lock or retainer so that the drive shaft boot position remains in place.

One of the symptoms of drive shaft damage, like other car components, is the sounds that appear when the car is used to drive, especially when passing through bumpy roads. Over time, changes in the angle of the CV joint can cause a sound that sounds like a soft "klotok-klotok" when the car turns.