Wheel bearing retainer and methods thereof

Abstract

A knuckle-hub assembly, comprising: a knuckle, wherein the knuckle includes an inner radial surface defining a passage, wherein the inner radial surface comprises a first radial recess located in an intermediate region along a longitudinal axis of the passage; a wheel bearing, wherein the wheel bearing includes an outer radial surface defining a second radial recess that is located in an intermediate region along the length of the bearing, wherein the first radial recess of the knuckle is generally axially-aligned with the second radial recess upon installation of the bearing in the passage of the knuckle; and a retainer arranged within both of the first radial recess of the knuckle and the second radial recess of the wheel bearing upon installation of the bearing in the passage of the knuckle, and the retainer has a generally constant cross-sectional profile about its circumference and includes an inner wall surface that has a first portion and a second portion and the first portion and the second portion are disposed at an angle relative to each other.

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