Instead this axle along with the front driven axle together carried a bogie. This driving axle had a lateral play of about 20 mm, and spherical bearings were used on the cranks and coupling rods to this axle.
The axle in question, combined with the front drive axle, formed a bogie assembly. This driving axle had a lateral play of approximately 20 millimeters, and spherical bearings were used to reduce friction on the cranks and coupling rods.