Exam 40: Drive Axles and Differentials

A(n)____________________ is a flexible coupling located at each end of the drive shaft between the slip yoke and the pinion flange on the drive axle assembly.

Technician A says the outboard CV joint allows torque to be transmitted through a working angle of up to 20 degrees as the suspension moves up and down. Technician B says the CV joint transmits torque to the front wheels at an angle of up to 40 degrees as the vehicle is steered right and left. Who is correct?

Which type of drive axle supports the weight of the vehicle?

U-joints rotate at a constant velocity and are vibration free.

The axles in a(n)____________________ axle housing drive the wheel assemblies but do not support the weight of the vehicle.

Which of the following is NOT a function of the final drive in a rear axle?

Limited-slip axles require a special friction modifier fluid, added to the gear oil.

Identify three symptoms of a failed U-joint.

A(n)____________________ floating axle has one wheel bearing per wheel on the outside of the axle housing.

Both CV joints on a half shaft used in an RWD vehicle with independent rear suspension may be of the fixed style.

What parts are included in a typical CV joint service kit?

Technician A says side bearing preload limits the amount of lateral movement to the differential case in the axle housing. Technician B says adjusting backlash sets the pinion gear depth. Who is correct?

The needle bearings in a conventional U-joint ride between the bearing cups and the ___________________ on the cross.

Brake-based and electromechanical torque vectoring systems are available in some vehicles.

A removable-carrier axle housing is sometimes called a ____________________-type differential.

Describe the steps to measure ring and pinion gearset backlash.

A fixed-style CV joint may be referred to as a(n)____________________ joint.

The double-offset joint is typically used in applications that require ______.

Adjusting ___________________ sets the depth of the mesh between the ring and pinion gear teeth.

A popping or clicking noise on turns indicates a failed ____________________ CV joint.