Axle assembly method

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2011-08-16

2011-08-16

Ho, Ha D. (Department: 3655)

Planetary gear transmission systems or components

Differential planetary gearing

Bevel gear differential

C029S893100, C029S893200

Reexamination Certificate

active

07998012

ABSTRACT:
A torque transmitting component that includes a hollow adjuster that is employed to preload and/or position a bearing that supports a differential assembly relative to a housing. One of the housing and the adjuster includes a first engagement feature and the other one of the housing and the adjuster includes a second engagement feature. A retaining member is press-fit to the first engagement feature and is non-rotatably coupled to the second engagement feature to inhibit rotation of the adjuster relative to the housing. A method is also provided.

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