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Method of independently measuring bearing preload in an axle assembly

  • US 6,907,773 B2
  • Filed: 02/20/2002
  • Issued: 06/21/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/20/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of measuring bearing preload of a ring gear and a pinion gear in an axle assembly, said method comprising the steps of:

  • positioning said ring gear and said pinion gear within a backlash therebetween so that said ring gear and said pinion gear do not contact each other;

    rotating said ring gear and said pinion gear independently in synchronization to maintain a relative rotational position of said ring gear to said pinion gear within said backlash so that said ring gear and said pinion gear do not contact each other; and

    measuring a torque to rotate said ring gear and a second torque to rotate said pinion gear while rotating said ring gear and pinion gear in synchronization.

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