Transmission and Drivetrain: Description and Operation

The driveline transfers engine torque to the drive wheels. Power is transmitted through the transmission to the driveshaft and then to the rear axle assembly.
A two-piece driveshaft is used in some longer wheelbase light truck models. As compared with a one-piece installation, the two-piece design includes a front, or "coupling" shaft, a rubber-insulated frame-mounted driveshaft center bearing, a splined slip joint and an intermediate universal joint at the front of the rear driveshaft.
The engine angle is built into the engine mounts. If the engine angle is out of specification, the engine mounts must be inspected for damage.