Rear Axle

Rear Axle

OUTLINE





^ 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 of the axle shaft 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.