Axles & Shafts
The Daihatsu
hijet has two front CV axles and two drive shafts. One drive shaft is
fitted to the rear of the transmission and connects to the rear
differential driving the two rear axles on the rear end. The front Drive
shaft is fitted to the transfer case, and connected to the front
differential that drives the right front CV axle and left front CV axle.
The rear drive shaft on the Daihatsu Hijet mini truck is very short in
length. This may cause early failure of the rear drive shaft U joints. A
quick inspection of the drive shaft U joints and you will know if they
need replacing. The front drive shaft is much longer. The U joints in
the front drive shaft usually last for a longer period of time. The Left
front CV axle or CV axle shaft is prone failure. Usually it is the out
board CV joint that has internal wear. Many customers install lift kits
to gain clearance between the front tires and the wheel well on a
Daihatsu Hijet mini truck. The lift kit allows much larger tires to be
installed.