The propshaft universal joint functions
Universal joints, often called coupling joints, cross joints, or spider joints, are propeller shaft parts. This propshaft universal joint is shaped like a plus sign attached roller bearing at the ends.
The four ends of this propshaft universal joint will connect the yoke component to the propeller shaft. With the roller bearings at each end of this universal joint, the propeller shaft can still rotate even though there is a change in the angle at the other end.
The role of propshaft universal joints on the propeller shaft is crucial. Without propshaft universal joints, the performance of the propeller shaft will be poor and easily damaged. So what is the function of this propshaft universal joint for the propeller shaft? The following is functions of the universal joint in the propeller shaft.
1. As a connection between propeller shaft, transmission and differential shaft.
The first universal joint function is to connect the propeller shaft to the transmission shaft and differential shaft. Yes, this universal joint is a connecting component attached to each end of the propeller shaft.
This propshaft universal joint also connects between the front propeller shaft and the rear propeller shaft on the propeller shaft three joint types.
The universal joint paired with the yoke sleeve will connect the propeller shaft to the transmission shaft. In contrast, the propshaft universal joint paired with the yoke flange will connect the propeller shaft with a differential shaft.
Also read:2. Allows the propeller shaft to keep turning when there is a change in angle
The following universal joint function makes the propeller shaft rotate smooth even though there is a change in angle due to the rear suspension movement when passing uneven roads.
Yes, road surface conditions will affect the suspension work so that the differential position constantly changes with the transmission position. Therefore, universal joints are used to treat this condition.
The propshaft universal joint allows the propeller shaft to keep turning when there is a change in angle due to this uneven road. Without a universal joint on the propeller shaft, the propeller shaft may always break, which could occur because it cannot follow the potholes.