A rotating shaft that transmits power from the final drive unit to one side of the drive wheels, but usually refers to the two shafts that connect the road wheels to the final drive with independent rear suspension or front-wheel drive as opposed to the axle shafts of a live rear axle.
HALF SHAFT
Meaning of HALF SHAFT in English
English dictionary of automotive terms. Английский словарь автомобильных терминов. 2012