Section 1 (Drive Axle): Description

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1987 Porsche 911. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Axle shafts transfer power from the rear mounted transaxle to the driving wheels. All Porsche axle shafts consist of a splined shaft and 2 Constant Velocity (CV) joints, one at each end. The inner CV joint is bolted to the transaxle. The outer CV joint is splined or bolted into the hub assembly and retained by way of a spindle nut and cotter pin.

NOTE: Some disassembly may be required to obtain access to perform the following procedures.