Patent ID: 11878583
Assignee: VOLVO TRUCK CORPORATION
Field: Mechanical elements (Mechanical engineering)
Classification: CPC B  F | IPC B  F

Claim 26:
27. A process for mounting an axle system according to claim 1, comprising the following steps:
a) providing a differential unit with a second bearing placed between the first housing and the second housing;
b) providing a drive shaft sub-assembly comprising a drive shaft including at least one joint connecting two portions of the drive shaft to transmit rotary motion between said portions, the joint having a radial dimension, the drive shaft sub-assembly further comprising a first bearing having an inner ring secured around the drive shaft, the outer diameter of the first bearing being smaller than the radial dimension of the joint;
c) providing a tightening member;
d) after steps a), b) and c), engaging the drive shaft sub-assembly in the first housing so that the first bearing is placed between the drive shaft and the first housing, and connecting the drive shaft to the differential unit;
e) after step d), tightening the tightening member in order to axially lock the first bearing outer ring relative to the first housing in the mounted position.