Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints: Application and ID

Fig. 1 Driveshaft Identification:

Driveshafts are identified as "A.C.I.," "CITROEN," "G.K.N." or "S.S.G." assemblies. Vehicles can be equipped with any of these assemblies, however they should not be intermixed.
Two different driveshaft systems are used. All 1984---87 turbocharged models use an "equal length" system while all others use an "unequal length" system. The "equal length" system has short solid interconnecting shafts of equal length on the left and right sides. The "unequal length" system has a short solid interconnecting shaft on left side with a longer tubular interconnecting shaft on right.
Procedures for installation and removal of driveshafts are essentially the same for all types of assemblies used.