This part basically takes the power coming from the transfer box and sends it out to the wheels – either to the front, rear, or both depending on how your vehicle is set up. It’s a rotating shaft, pretty straightforward. It handles a lot of torque, which is that twisting force that actually moves the vehicle. It also has splines – those grooves you see on it – that connect it to things like the driveshaft or other components. Think of it as a crucial link in getting power down to the wheels. The engine spins, that power goes to the transfer box, and then this shaft is what physically delivers it to make the vehicle move. It’s part of the drivetrain, that whole system that gets power from the engine to the ground. A lot of 4 – wheel drive and all – wheel drive vehicles will have multiple output shafts, one for each axle. A failing output shaft is a big deal. You’ll notice if it starts to go – usually you’ll hear clunking noises, especially when shifting into or out of 4 – wheel drive, or when accelerating. Sometimes it can cause vibrations. It’s under a lot of stress, so wear and tear is common, particularly if you do a lot of off – roading. If it breaks completely, you’ll lose the ability to drive – plain and simple. It acts like a shield protecting the rest of your drivetrain from excessive loads, so when that shield fails, things get messy. You can find replacement output shafts pretty easily – places like Fixparts Online usually have a good selection – but it’s a job best left to a mechanic who knows what they’re doing. Value-packed: Output Shaft (MPN 0AQ311865A) includes a 12-month warranty!

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