Front Wheel Drives — General Information (Chevrolet Orlando 1)

Front wheel drives transmit torque from the gearbox to the drive wheels regardless of the steering angle of the wheels and the position of the suspension. Each drive consists of two constant velocity joints (CV joints) and a shaft connecting them. The assembled drives are not interchangeable - the right one is longer than the left one. An additional damper is installed on the left drive shaft.

The joints transmit torque regardless of the angle between the joint housing and the shaft. And the internal hinge is designed so that the drive shaft can move along the axis of its housing. The tail of the inner tripod joint housing is connected to the differential axle gear using splines.

The outer joint transmits torque from the drive shaft to the hub of the drive wheel, to which it is connected using splines, and is secured to the hub with a nut. The hinges are protected from dirt and moisture by protective rubber covers secured with steel band clamps.

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