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/AssemblyStorage Compartments
WARNING
Keep storage boxes closed when driving:
Driving with the storage boxes open is dangerous. To reduce the possibility of
injury in an accident or a sudden stop, keep the storage boxes closed when driving.
CAUTION
Do not leave lighters or eyeglasses in the storage boxes while parked under ...
Connecting Rod, Connecting Rod Bearing
Purpose, Function
Connecting rod
The connecting rod transmits the reciprocating movement of the piston to
the crankshaft by engaging the piston pin and crank pin.
Connecting rod bearing
The connecting rod bearing forms an oil film on the outer surface of the
crank pin to p ...
Child-Restraint System Installation
Child-Restraint System Types
In this owner's manual, explanation of child-restraint systems is provided for
the following three types of popular childrestraint systems: infant seat, child
seat, booster seat.
NOTE
• Installation position is determined
by the type of child-restraint sys ...