Purpose, Function
A bell joint has been adopted for the wheel-side constant velocity joint, reducing vibration and noise.
A tripod joint have been adopted for the differential side constant velocity joint to reduce booming noise during high-speed driving and vibration when idling (ATX).
A low noise and vibration double offset joint with low slide resistance has been adopted for the differential side of the constant velocity joint (MTX). Due to this booming resonance at high speed is reduced.
An extremely durable plastic has been adopted for the wheel side boot.
By integrating the drive shaft on the right side with the joint shaft, vibration and noise during driving which occurred from the previous spline connection construction has been reduced.
Structural View

Driveshafts
Front Drive Shaft (Double Offset Joint) Disassembly/AssemblyReturnless Fuel System
Purpose, Outline
Fuel evaporation in the fuel tank is reduced by adjusting the fuel amount
(fuel pressure) ejected from the fuel pump and preventing fuel warmed in the
engine compartment from returning.
System Diagram
2WD
AWD
Structure
The returnless fuel system ...
Oil Control Valve (OCV)
Purpose, Function
The OCV switches the oil passage to the hydraulic variable valve timing actuator
to control the opening/closing period of the exhaust valve.
Construction
The OCV is installed to the exhaust camshaft cap (No.1).
The OCV consists of a spool valve wh ...
Front Door Glass Removal/Installation
1. Perform the front door glass preparation..
NOTE:
Before removing the front door glass, the removal procedure for the front
door glass installation bolt can be facilitated by adjusting the top of the
front door glass to the position approx. 90 mm {3.5 in} away from the
upper par ...