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Bearing assembly spacer adjustment system and method for adjusting spacer

  • US 7,346,985 B1
  • Filed: 07/06/2004
  • Issued: 03/25/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/09/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A spacer-adjustment system for use in adjusting at least one spacer of a bearing assembly, said system comprising:

  • a force-transmitting member configured to operatively receive a force and to transmit the force toward the bearing assembly; and

    a spacer adjustment regulator, said regulator configured separate from a housing or wheel hub engaged with the bearing assembly, said regulator comprising;

    a first portion and a second portion movable relative to each other, said first portion being movable in response to the force and said second portion being received by and stationary relative to the bearing assembly;

    a gap between said first portion and said second portion, said gap corresponding to a dimension of a desired adjustment of the at least one spacer; and

    wherein said force transmitting member is entirely located radially inside said regulator.

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