General information about drive shafts (Opel Corsa C)

1. From the side gears of the differential, the torque developed by the engine is transmitted to the front (driving) wheels via two drive shafts of unequal length. On models equipped with a diesel engine with a working volume of 1.7 liters, the transmission of torque to the right front wheel is carried out using an additional intermediate shaft (see accompanying illustration).



2. Each of the drive shafts is equipped with an inner and outer constant velocity joint (CV joint). Most of the models considered in this Manual are equipped with double compensation CV joints (see accompanying illustration). On models equipped with a 1.0 liter engine, internal tripod type CV joints can be installed on the drive shafts - some features of their design are discussed in Sections 5 and 6.





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3. The journals of the outer joints are provided with splines, which ensure articulation with the wheel hubs. On the outer side of the hubs, the journals of the joints are fixed with large hub nuts. The inner joints are also inserted into a sliding connection with the side gears of the differential by means of splines and are fixed with the help of locking rings. Intermediate shaft (with appropriate equipment) one end of the shaft is splined into engagement with the differential side gear, the other end of the shaft is secured in the intermediate support (bracket) and is connected to the right drive shaft also using a splined connection.