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AXLE ASSEMBLY HAVING GASKET THAT SHIELDS AN OPENING

  • US 20100043581A1
  • Filed: 08/19/2008
  • Published: 02/25/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/19/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An axle assembly comprising:

  • an axle housing defining a cavity and an access aperture;

    a differential assembly received in the cavity, the differential assembly supported for rotation in the axle housing;

    a cover with a flange and a body, the flange coupled to the axle housing such that the cover closes the access aperture, the body having an opening that is in fluid connection with the cavity; and

    a gasket having a gasket member and a tab, the gasket member being disposed between the axle housing and the flange, the tab extending inwardly from the gasket member and covering at least a portion of the opening, the tab being adapted to shield the opening from splash lubrication during operation of the axle assembly.

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