Front Drive Shaft Construction
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A constant velocity tripod joint is used on the differential side of both the right and left drive shaft assemblies. And, a constant velocity ball joint is used on the wheel side of both the right and left drive shaft assemblies. The drive shaft can slide through the tripod joint in the extension/contraction direction.