Each drive shaft consists of 3 parts: a movable hinge welded to the axis, a shaft body fastened with a small spline joint and a constant velocity joint (SHRUS) from the side of the wheel. Due to the fact that the gearbox housing is not located in the center of the engine compartment, the transmission of traction to the front wheels occurs through the long and short drive shafts. In addition, drive shafts from different manufacturers and depending on the model have different weights.
When checking the sealing collars of the drive shaft protection, it is also necessary to check the fastening strength of the inner (1) and external band clamp (2). Using wire cutters, tighten the clamps. To do this, bend the edge of the clamping collar in the shape of a flattened «O» and pull with wire cutters so as to secure the sealing collar. The drive shaft must be clean at the sealing point.