Propeller Shaft Assembly Consists of

•Shaft

•One or Two Universal Joints

•Slip Joint

  

Shaft:

•Shaft transmits power from Gearbox to Differential 

•It is usually made of tubular cross-section (Hollow) 

•It has to withstand mainly torsion loads 

•It has to be well balanced to avoid whirling at high speeds

   

Universal Joint: 

• Universal Joint is a particular type of connection between two shafts, whose axes are

  inclined to each other 

• Universal Joint accounts for the up and down movements of the rear axle when the vehicle

  is running

 

Slip Joint: 

• Slip joint serves to adjust the length of the propeller shaft when demanded by the rear axle 

  movements 

• Depending upon the type of drive, one slip joint may be there in shaft