2-106 POWER TRAIN - Rear Axle
REAR AXLE
N72ZHWM
The constant velocity joint on the differential side
of the drive shaft is a TJ type one which ensures
smooth inward-outward sliding movement. A BJ
type joint is used on the hub side.
FEATURES
l The drive shaft is spline coupled on the differentl The unit bearing is press-fitted in the rear hub.
side and serration coupled on the hub side, l The unit bearing consists of inner and outer
eliminating the need for an axle shaft to allow races and an oil seal for lower rotating resistance
for simplicity around the hub. and higher protection against mud.
l The R.H. drive shaft on VCU type LSD equippedThe rear hub assembly bolted to the knuckle
l improves serviceability.
vehicles has splines provided in two stages on
the T.J. l The differential carrier is elastically supported
l ABS equipped vehicles have a wheel speed via the bushing of the differential mount bracket
detection rotor on the drive shaft BJ outer raceassembly at the front and via the bushings on
the cross member at the rear.
and a speed sensor on the knuckle.
Differential carrier
hub
11X0064
Rotor
T.J. Two splines
Oil seal Drive shaft \
Rear hub