Driveshaft

Driveshaft

Driveshaft - Front:

Driveshaft - Front

Driveshaft - Rear, One-Piece 4x2 with 137- and 141-Inch Wheel Base:

Driveshaft - Rear, One-Piece 4x2 with 137- and 141-Inch Wheel Base

Driveshaft -Rear, One-Piece 4x4 with 141-Inch Wheel Base (Part 1):

Driveshaft -Rear, One-Piece 4x4 with 141-Inch Wheel Base (Part 2):

Driveshaft -Rear, One-Piece 4x4 with 141-Inch Wheel Base (Part 3):

Driveshaft -Rear, One-Piece 4x4 with 141-Inch Wheel Base

Driveshaft - Rear, One-Piece 4x4 With 137- and 142-Inch Wheel Base:

Driveshaft - Rear, One-Piece 4x4 With 137- and 142-Inch Wheel Base

Driveshaft - Rear, Two-Piece, All Models Except XLT and Lariat 4x2 with 142-Inch Wheel Base and 156- and 158-Inch Wheel Base (Part 1):

Driveshaft - Rear, Two-Piece, All Models Except XLT and Lariat 4x2 with 142-Inch Wheel Base and 156- and 158-Inch Wheel Base (Part 2):

Driveshaft - Rear, Two-Piece, All Models Except XLT and Lariat 4x2 with 142-Inch Wheel Base and 156- and 158-Inch Wheel Base (Part 3):

Driveshaft - Rear, Two-Piece, All Models Except XLT and Lariat 4x2 with 142-Inch Wheel Base and 156- and 158-Inch Wheel Base

Driveshaft - Rear, Two-Piece, XLT and Lariat Models 4x2 with 142-Inch Wheel Base and 156- and 158-Inch Wheel Base (Part 1):

Driveshaft - Rear, Two-Piece, XLT and Lariat Models 4x2 with 142-Inch Wheel Base and 156- and 158-Inch Wheel Base (Part 2):

Driveshaft - Rear, Two-Piece, XLT and Lariat Models 4x2 with 142-Inch Wheel Base and 156- and 158-Inch Wheel Base (Part 3):

Driveshaft - Rear, Two-Piece, XLT and Lariat Models 4x2 with 142-Inch Wheel Base and 156- and 158-Inch Wheel Base

Driveshaft - Rear, Three-Piece (Part 1):

Driveshaft - Rear, Three-Piece (Part 2):

Driveshaft - Rear, Three-Piece (Part 3):

Driveshaft - Rear, Three-Piece

The driveshaft is a tubular shaft used to transfer torque from the engine, through the transmission to the ring and pinion in the rear axle, which transmits the torque to the wheels. Driveshafts differ in length, diameter and type to accommodate various wheelbase, GVW ratings and powertrain combinations.

The driveshaft has half round end yokes with bolt and strap attachment at all front and rear axle ends and bolt attachments at the transfer case and manual transmission outputs.

Universal Joints

Universal Joint (Part 1):

Universal Joint (Part 2):

Universal joints have the following:
- A lubed-for-life design.
- Equipped with nylon thrust washers, located at the base of each bearing cup, which control end play, positions the needle bearings and improves grease movement.

Universal Joint (U-Joint) Identification Chart:

- Two types of universal joints are used: a Dana design and a Ford design.