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The two basic varieties of CV joints are the ball-type and the tripod-type joints.

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B) False

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What is one of the most important components of a FWD drive axle?

A) shaft
B) U-joint
C) CV joint
D) strut

E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

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The drive axles are supported in the steering knuckle by roller bearings.

In the typical FWD drive axle arrangement figure shown, name the parts that are indicated by the arrows.

When a Rzeppa CV joint is modified to become a plunging joint by making the grooves in the inner race longer, it is called a _____.

CV-joints come in a variety of types which can be referred to by ____.

Improved _____ designs have allowed for a shorter spindle length and a smaller tire scrub, both key aids to controlling torque steer.

Most vehicles have staggered alignment angles to compensate for road crown.

Rzeppa constant velocity joints are tripod-type CV joints and are usually the outer joints found on most FWD cards.

In the typical FWD drive axle assembly figure shown, name the parts indicated by the arrows.

Technician A says the most commonly used type of CV-joint is the ball type. Technician B says it is the Rzeppa type. Who is correct?

Name the different types of inboard and outboard CV joints.

What are the functions of the boot installed over each CV joint?

In the figure below of a tripod assembly, name the parts indicated by the arrows.

What is torque steer? What causes it?

Outer joints typically wear at a higher rate than inner joints because of the increased range of operating angles to which they are subjected.

Technician A says the protective boot on a CV-joint is made of bellows-type neoprene or silicone in some cases to protect against high temperature extremes. Technician B says the boots can be made from ordinary rubber. Who is correct?

A _____ is used to transfer a uniform torque and a constant speed while operating through a wide range of angles.

Many AWD vehicles are based on FWD platforms.

Why is it important to consider the ABS (antilock brake system) when servicing a CV joint?