Driveline System: Notes

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The driveline transfers engine torque to the drive wheels. Power is transmitted through the transmission to the driveshaft (4602) and then to the rear axle assembly (4006).

There are two types of driveshaft used:

A one-piece driveshaft for standard wheelbase vehicles (124 in and 138 in).
A two-piece driveshaft for longer wheelbase vehicles. The two-piece design includes a front, or "coupling" shaft, a rubber-insulated frame-mounted driveshaft center bearing, a splined slip joint and an intermediate universal joint (158 in and greater).

For additional information on the driveshaft, refer to DRIVE SHAFTS .

For additional information on the rear axle (4001), refer to REAR DRIVE AXLE/DIFFERENTIAL - DANA 60 & 70 , WHEEL HUBS AND BEARINGS - FULL FLOATING AXLE , REAR DRIVE AXLE/DIFFERENTIAL - FORD 8.8- INCH or REAR DRIVE AXLE/DIFFERENTIAL - FORD 9.75 - INCH .

The engine angle is built into the engine mounts. If the engine angle is out of specification, the engine mounts must be inspected for damage.