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Pinion assembly preloading system

  • US 9,835,197 B2
  • Filed: 06/24/2015
  • Issued: 12/05/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/19/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of preloading a pinion assembly, comprising:

  • applying an axial force to a pinion assembly;

    detecting an axial reaction force at the pinion assembly;

    assessing a bearing assembly displacement;

    ceasing application of the axial force based on a change in the axial reaction force; and

    wherein the axial reaction force is measured by a force sensor detecting the axial reaction force of a mandrel pressing axially onto a tail bearing of the pinion assembly.

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