Front Axle
GENERAL DESCRIPTIONThe front axle consists of front hubs, knuckles, wheel bearings and drive shafts, and has the following features:
^ The wheel bearing incorporates double-row angular contact ball bearing <2.4L>, a unit ball bearing (double-row angular contact ball bearing) <3.8L> for reduced friction.
^ The front wheel hub assembly combines the hub, wheel bearing, housing, and oil seal in a single unit for fewer parts, better durability, improved assembly precision, and better structural organization. <3.8L>
^ The driveshaft incorporates BJ-TJ type constant velocity joints <2.4L> and BJ-PTJ type constant velocity joints <3.8L> with high transmission efficiency for low vibration and noise.
^ Due to the use of the inner shaft and bracket assembly, the right and left drive shafts are approximately the same in length. This reduces noise, vibration and torque steer.<3.8LRH>
^ The dynamic damper is mounted on the LH driveshaft <2.4L, 3.8L> and on the RH driveshaft <2.4L> to reduce differential gear noise.
^ ABS rotor for detecting the wheel speed is press-fitted to the BJ.
NOTE:
^ TJ: Tripod Joint
^ PTJ: Pillow Tripod Joint
^ BJ: Birfield Joint
CONSTRUCTION DIAGRAM