___-joints are used in front wheel drive to accommodate wider range of movement of wheel assemblies.

• A. U-Joints
• B. Ball joints
• C. Universal joints
• D. CV-Joints

Answer: (D)

Constant-velocity joints are used in front-wheel drive because the front wheels must both steer and receive power, so the drive shafts must bend as the suspension moves and the wheels turn. CV joints transmit torque through large angular changes while keeping the rotational speed steady, which smooths acceleration and reduces vibrations. This is essential for front-wheel-drive setups where steering and suspension travel create varying angles between the transaxle and the wheel hub. In contrast, universal joints can cause speed fluctuations when angles change, so they’re not ideal for front-wheel-drive axles, and ball joints are part of the suspension, not the drive shaft joints. Thus, the joints that fit this role are constant-velocity joints.