Universal Joint and Driveshaft Design Manual AE-07

This publication presents information on technological developments regarding universal joints, including details on design and application practices which have proven to be successful.

Subjects covered include:

all power transmitting mechanisms classified as universal joints - both the constant and nonconstant velocity types

the most commonly used driveshaft arrangements

applications requiring the transmission of power from the power source to a drivetrain member; drivetrain disturbances

analytical procedures for design analysis, evaluation and application