The Universal Joint Yoke connects the drive shaft to the transmission output shaft on one end and the differential input shaft on the other, providing a flexible yet robust coupling between the two components. The guard, often integrated into the universal joint yoke, serves to protect the universal joint and surrounding components from debris, moisture, and other environmental hazards. The bearing and spider assembly within the universal joint yoke are for allowing the articulation and angular movement necessary for accommodating the varying angles between the transmission and the differential.
Attributes:
• Utilizes fluid dynamics to transfer torque and allow for smooth engagement of the drivetrain
• Withstand the torque and rotational forces experienced in the drivetrain
• Transmits torque from the transmission to the differential
Applications:
The Universal Joint Yoke is used to facilitate the transfer of torque from the transmission to the differential while accommodating angular misalignment between the two shafts.