9.4. Driveshafts
General information
Driveshafts are the dual tubular sleeves equipped with universal (cardan) hinges with flanges on external holders of crosspieces since both ends of a shaft. (see an accompanying illustration).
| 1 — the dual cardan hinge 2 — a bent shaft 3 — the sliding joint 4 — the cardan hinge |
- At vertical movements of forward and back bridges during the movement of the car, driveshaft length as appropriate varies due to application from one of the ends of assembly of the sliding joint equipped with vents.
- The cardan hinge consists of a crosspiece, four needle roller bearings with the cups fixed by lock rings.
- The forward driveshaft on models with bodies like Utility and Cab Chassis is equipped with the dual cardan hinge representing assembly from two universal hinges. At obvious wear or damage of the dual cardan hinge the shaft is subject to replacement in a set.
- At repair of universal (cardan) hinges it is important to take care in the course of dismantling of accurate marking of mutual provision of all flanges, holders and sleeves, - at assembly they have to be established precisely in former provisions.