Method of independently measuring bearing preload in an axle...

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2005-06-21

2005-06-21

Lefkowitz, Edward (Department: 2855)

Measuring and testing

Simulating operating condition

Marine

Reexamination Certificate

active

06907773

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus to independently measure the bearing pre-load of a pinion gear and differential case an assembled axle assembly. The ring gear and pinion gear are positioned within a backlash so that there is no engagement therebetween. The pinion shaft and differential case are rotated independently in synchronization maintaining the relative positions and the torque to rotate the pinion shaft and differential case are independently measured.

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