Axle assembly with bearing adjustment mechanism

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2006-09-19

2006-09-19

Hannon, Thomas R. (Department: 3682)

Bearings

Rotary bearing

Antifriction bearing

C029S898090, C384S519000, C475S230000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07108428

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides an axle assembly for a motor vehicle including an axle housing, a differential assembly supported in the axle housing with a differential bearing, a bearing insert, an adjuster sleeve and a lock ring. The bearing insert is coupled to the axle housing. The adjuster sleeve is rotatably coupled to the bearing insert in a pre-installed position. The adjuster sleeve is adapted to engage the differential bearing and impart a preload force thereon. The lock ring is disposed between the bearing insert and the adjuster sleeve in an installed position. The lock ring precludes relative movement between the bearing insert and the adjuster sleeve thereby maintaining a desired preload on the differential bearing.

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