Wheel hub/universal joint assembly with end teeth
AssigneeGKN Driveline Deutschland GmbH
InventorHerbert Cermak
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AssigneeGKN Driveline Deutschland GmbH
InventorHerbert Cermak
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A wheel hub/universal joint assembly having a wheel hub with a wheel flange for connecting a wheel and with a sleeve portion for receiving a wheel bearing. A constant velocity universal joint is provided with an outer joint part, an inner joint part and torque transmitting elements. The outer joint part has a first face toothing with first teeth and wherein the sleeve portion has a second face toothing with second teeth, wherein the two sets of face toothings engage one another for torque transmitting purposes. Clamping means is also provided for axially clamping the wheel hub to the outer joint part, the clamping means being axially supported on the wheel hub and on the outer joint part 22. At least one of the two face toothings is provided such that the first and second teeth, when clamping together the assembly, contact one another first on the radial outside and, as the clamping operation progresses, also on the radial inside.
A wheel hub/universal joint assembly with an axis of rotation (A), comprising
A wheel hub/universal joint assembly with an axis of rotation (A) comprising:
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