SMOOTH, UNINTERRUPTED POWER FLOW FROM BUS ENGINE TO THE AXLE DEPENDS ON GOOD DRIVESHAFT MAINTENANCE

The driveshaft, probably the most overworked and underserviced component in the bus driveline, is to produce a smooth, uninterrupted flow of power from engine to axle, usually at maximum low-gear torque while at the same time changing length due to road irregularities. The most common causes of driveline component failure are improper lubrication and driveline vibration. Proper lubrication involves use of proper lubricants, scheduled flushing of universal joints and pressure lubrication of bearings. The sliding splines require the same care in servicing. Driveshaft vibrations, second most frequent cause of problems, are the result of improper phasing, excessive unequal u-joint alignment, or absence of dynamic balance. Improper u-joint operating angles (alignment) can result when the chassis has been modified without adjusting the driveshaft, vehicle suspension elements have aged, or engine/transmission mounts have been broken.

• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/3064294
• Authors:
  • Koedam, T
• Publication Date: 1985-5

Media Info

• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: p. 62-64
• Serial:
  • Bus Ride
  • Volume: 21
  • Issue Number: 3
  • Publisher: Friendship Publications, Incorporated
  • ISSN: 0192-8902
  • Serial URL: http://www.busride.com

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Alignment; Buses; Drive shafts; Lubrication; Maintenance practices; Power trains; Preventive maintenance; Vehicle maintenance
• Uncontrolled Terms: Bus maintenance
• Subject Areas: Maintenance and Preservation; Public Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00396450
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 31 1985 12:00AM