Intermediate Shafts

Telescoping

The Nexteer Automotive Telescoping Splined Slip Joint isolates steering wheel feedback due to dynamic front-end suspension movement. It offers higher torsional rates over traditional slip joints, with improved noise characteristics and durability performance. The slip joint can be used in vehicles that require the intermediate
shaft to stroke while maintaining torsional performance.

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Cardan Joint

The Nexteer Automotive Cardan Joint provides a mechanical link from the steering column to the steering gear at various joint angles up to 41 degrees with low rotational friction.

 

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Constant-Velocity Joint

The Nexteer Automotive Double Cardan Constant-Velocity Joint provides a mechanical link from the steering column to the steering gear at joint angles up to 68 degrees.

Benefits:

• Market-leading high-angle joint up to 68 degrees
• Booted for protection from the environment
• Heavy-duty construction
• Low torsional lash
• High-temperature capability

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Electric Power Steering (EPS) Intermediate Shafts

Nexteer Automotive’s EPS intermediate shafts are capable of meeting the high output requirements of its Column Assist EPS – 90 nm systems.

Available Product Characteristics:

• Cold formed spider for better control of tolerances
• Full-complement bearings to carry high load applications
• Forged/cold formed yokes for superior strength over stamped yokes