Apparatus for preloading axle differential bearings and method o

Planetary gear transmission systems or components – Differential planetary gearing – Bevel gear differential

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475246, 384563, F16H 4806, F16C 2310

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ABSTRACT:
The invention is directed to an axle differential bearing preloading apparatus and method of assembling an axle differential. The apparatus provides a substantially uniform differential bearing preload regardless of wear of the drive gears or bearing assemblies. The assembly of the differential case into the differential carrier is simplified, and subsequent adjustment of bearing preload is not necessary over the useful life of the axle. The vehicle axle differential includes a differential case mounted by axially spaced bearing assemblies. The bearing assemblies are mounted within bearing seats formed in the carrier housing, with one of the bearing seats also housing a load deflection member acting on the bearing assembly. The load deflection member maintains a substantially constant predetermined bearing preload upon wear of the drive gears or bearing assemblies. The method of assembling the differential allows backlash and bearing preload to be set easily, while avoiding the requirement to spread the carrier housing in some cases.

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