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WHEELS AND AXLES
[M1B1] 4-2
The FTJ features low sliding resistance that imparts
B: FRONT DRIVE S HAFT
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engine vibration to vehicle body, especially during
idling in the "D" range.
The constant-velocity joint on the transmission side
The constant"-D"
joint on the tire side is a bell joint
uses a free ring tripod joint (FTJ) design which slides a
maximum angle of 23° in the axial direction
(BJ) which provides a maximum operating angle of 46° .
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FTJ
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T=13
Transmission side
Tire side
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1 . CONSTRUCTION OF FREE-RING TRIPOD JOINT (FTJ)
The FTJ is an improved version of the TJ (tripod joint) to
minimize sliding resistance .
In the previous TJ design, the roller rotated only in the
axial direction . When the joint was subjected to a
"bending" angle in the sliding direction, the roller
slipped causing resistance .
In the new FTJ design, the outer surface of the roller is
provided with a free ring to minimize roller slippage,
greatly reducing sliding resistance.
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