Drive shafts and differential Mercedes S-Class (W220)

The car is driven by transmitting torque from the gearbox to the wheels using two drive shafts. The anthers of the inner hinges are made of rubber, and the outer ones are made of thermoplastic (thermoplastic is more resistant to external influences). Each shaft consists of three main parts: an internal hinge ("tripod" type), the shaft itself and an external constant velocity joint (CV joint). The outer joints of both shafts (CV joints) end with splined shafts that enter the splined hubs of the drive wheels. The shafts are fixed in the hubs with nuts.