GENERAL INFORMATION

The 2-piece, 3-joint type propeller shaft with a centre bearing is adopted.
It has the following features:

The DOJ, which is of less sliding resistance, is used for the No.2 joint to reduce idling vibration.
An insulator is installed to the vehicle body joint of the centre bearing to reduce vibration.
Inside the rear propeller shaft, the dynamic damper is integrated to reduce a booming noise cased by the resonance at the high engine speed.
Adopting the friction welding method, the installation structure is streamlined to reduce the weight.
Lead-free grease is adopted for the universal joint.

SPECIFICATIONS

Item			Specifications
Propeller shaft	Type		2-piece, 3-joint type propeller shaft
	Length* x Outer diameter (mm)	Front	708.6 × 65
		Rear	1 178.9 × 75
Universal joint	Type	No.1	Cross type (caulking method)
		No.2	Constant velocity type (DOJ)
		No.3	Cross type (caulking method)
	Bearing		Needle roller bearing (maintenance-free type)

note

*: Indicates the distance between each joint centre.