cardan shaft
/ˈkɑːd(ə)n
/noun British
A shaft with a universal joint at one or both ends.Power is transmitted via cardan shafts to the final drives at the front ends of the forward and rear chassis....
- In front-drive automobiles the cardan shafts are among the safety parts.
- Lift the cardan shaft at its center of gravity so that the supports at points A and B become free.
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