Rear Axle

A: GENERAL





^ The inboard end of each axle shaft is connected to the transmission via a double offset joint: DOJ, which can extend and retract in the axial directions.
^ The outboard end is supported by angular contact ball bearings located inside the axle housing via a Bell Joint (BJ) which features a large operating angle. Both the constant velocity joints (DOJ and BJ) ensure smooth, regular rotation of the drive wheels with minimum vibration.
^ The bearing is a preloaded, non-adjustable angular contact ball unit type. Each hub is fitted in the axle housing via the angular contact ball bearing.
^ The BJ's spindle is splined to the hub and secured with an axle nut clinched to it.
^ The disc rotor or brake drum is held in position by the hub bolts and wheel nuts together with the wheel. This facilitates removal and installation of the disc rotor or brake drum and thus improves serviceability.

B: REAR DRIVE SHAFT





^ A Double Offset Joint (DOJ) is used on the differential side of each rear drive shaft. The DOJ can be disassembled for maintenance. It provides a maximum operating angle of 23° and can be moved in the axial directions.
^ A Bell Joint (BJ) is used on the wheel side of each rear drive shaft. Its maximum operating angle is 42.8°.