The wheel drive shaft is a flexible assembly consisting of an inner constant-velocity joint and an outer constant-velocity joint. The joints are joined together by the axle shaft. Two different types of joints are used on the wheel drive shafts.

The inner joint or differential-side joint is a tripot design. This design allows the differential side joint to be completely flexible as well as being capable of an in-and-out motion. This design allows the wheel drive shaft to move in or out as well as up and down to meet front suspension requirements.

The outer constant velocity joint, or wheel-side joint, is a ball and socket design. This design allows complete flexibility but does not have the capability of in-and-out motion.

The right wheel drive shaft is equipped with a dynamic dampener which reduces vibration and noise.

Each of the joints is covered with a boot to protect the lubricant and the joint from environmental contamination and foreign objects. Each of the boots is clamped to the joint to provide a leak proof connection.