Textbook Problem

The drive shaft component that provides a means of connecting two or more shafts together is the____.

a. pinion flange

b. U-joint

c. yoke

d. biscuit

To determine

The component of drive shaft which helps in providing a means of connection between two or more shafts together.

Explanation of Solution

The rear differential housing has a part which bolts to drive shaft. That part is known pinion flange.

The joint which is a double-hinged and permits operation of two rotating shafts at a small angle to each other is called U-joint. This joint has two Y-shape yokes which are fitted in input and output shaft.

The component which gives a medium of connecting two or more shafts together is yokes...