Differential

1. Differential
Propeller shaft-two piece and three piece construction.
Drive shaft:
The propeller shaft transmits power from the gear box to the rear axle. It consists of three main
parts given under
Main Components of Propeller shaft:
The propeller shaft is basically made up of: Spider (universal joint) (1): The propeller shaft
transfers engine torque to the rear axle through one or more universal joints.Sleeve (2) and
sliding shaft (3): The splines on the ends at the propeller shaft fit perfectly into the splines in the
sleeve. This allows a length variation between the driving and the driven unit to vary slightly
without damaging the output and input bearings. Main bearing (4): The main bearing support
and guide the propeller shaft. Flange (5): The flanges connect the propeller shaft to the gearbox.

2. Shaft: It is a steel type shaft of a diameter and length suitable for the vehicle. Varying types of
chassis construction call for wither one, two or three sets of shafts