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Description & Operation

The axle shaft assembly uses an inner tripot joint and an outer Constant Velocity (CV) inner and outer race joint connected by a shaft. See Fig 1.

Tripot joint assembly has a splined end and connects to the transaxle.

The CV inner and outer race joint assembly connects to the hub assembly. The tripot joint assembly and the CV joint assembly can be removed and disassembled for overhaul.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Axle Shaft
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