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MULTI-PIECE SPACER FOR SETTING BEARING PRELOAD

  • US 20100247016A1
  • Filed: 03/24/2009
  • Published: 09/30/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/24/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A driveline assembly comprising:

  • a driveline component housing;

    a pinion shaft located within the housing;

    a first bearing assembly including a first inner race supported on the pinion shaft, a first outer race supported in the housing, and a first bearing member therebetween;

    a second bearing assembly including a second inner race supported on the pinion shaft, a second outer race supported in the housing, and a second bearing member therebetween;

    a spacer assembly located axially between the first and second bearing assemblies and including first and second members, the first member axially fixed on the pinion shaft and including an axial end defining a first generally conical surface, the second member including a first axial end engaged with the second bearing assembly and a second axial end defining a second generally conical surface abutting the first generally conical surface; and

    a load adjustment member engaged with the second bearing assembly and axially displaceable relative to the pinion shaft to advance the second member axially along the first generally conical surface of the first member and adjust a preload on the second bearing assembly.

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