The vehicles in question have rear-wheel drive. Torque is transmitted to the wheels via drive shafts from the rear axle differential, which in turn is driven from the manual transmission or automatic transmission via a cardan shaft. The variable angle of inclination of the drive shafts is achieved via constant velocity joints (CV joints) placed in protective covers.
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