Bevel gear bearing support arrangement manufacturing method
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1. A method of manufacturing, comprising:
- providing a sub-unit including a shaft and a bevel gear associated with the shaft;
providing a first support member and a second support member;
positioning a first bearing between the sub-unit and the first support member;
positioning a second bearing between the second support member and the sub-unit;
connecting the first support member to the second support member; and
adjusting preload on the first and second bearings, wherein at least the sub-unit, the first support member, the second support member, the first bearing, and the second bearing constitute an assembly capable of being installed in a housing.
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Abstract
A method of manufacturing involves providing a sub-unit including a shaft and a bevel gear associated with the shaft, and also providing a first support member and a second support member. A first bearing is positioned between the sub-unit and first support member. A second bearing is positioned between the second support member and the sub-unit. The first support member is connected to the second support member. Preload on the first and second bearings is adjusted. At least the sub-unit, the first support member, the second support member, the first bearing, and the second bearing constitute an assembly capable of being installed in a housing.
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1. A method of manufacturing, comprising:
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providing a sub-unit including a shaft and a bevel gear associated with the shaft;
providing a first support member and a second support member;
positioning a first bearing between the sub-unit and the first support member;
positioning a second bearing between the second support member and the sub-unit;
connecting the first support member to the second support member; and
adjusting preload on the first and second bearings, wherein at least the sub-unit, the first support member, the second support member, the first bearing, and the second bearing constitute an assembly capable of being installed in a housing. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
a differential housing; and
the assembly of claim 18 installed in the housing.
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20. A method of manufacturing, comprising:
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providing an assembly including;
a sub-unit including a shaft and a bevel gear associated with the shaft, a first support member, a second support member connected to the first support member, a first bearing between the sub-unit and first support member, and a second bearing between the second support member and the sub-unit; and
installing the assembly into a housing, wherein the installing includes passing the assembly through a single opening in the housing.
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