Patent ID: 6257795
Filing Date: 2001-07-10
Classification: B62D,F16C,Y10T

Abstract:
A connecting joint for a steering assembly comprising:a tie rod linkage having a bore extending there through;a spherical bearing having;an outer race disposed and retained within said bore of said tie rod linkage;an inner race disposed within and engaging said outer race and having said second bore extending there through;a pair of annular seals disposed between said inner and outer races to prevent ingress of contaminants between said inner and outer races;a steering knuckle arm having a machined bore extending there through adapted to receive and retain said spherical bearing; anda mounting stud press fitted within and extending through second bore of said spherical bearing, said mounting stud having a shank portion extending to said tie rod linkage and a threaded portion extending through said tie rod linkage and engaging a nut to retain said tie rod linkage thereto.