Starting at the front or transmission end of a RWD
shaft, there is a slip yoke, universal joint, drive shaft yoke
and drive shaft (Figure 38-13). At the rear or differential end,there is another drive shaft yoke and a second
universal joint connected to the differential pinion flange
In addition to these basic components, some drive train systems use a center carrier bearing for added support
(Figure 38-14). Large cars with long drive shafts often use a double U-joint arrangement, called a double
Cardan joint or a constant velocity U-joint, to help minimize drive line vibrations.