Patent ID: 6379277
Filing Date: 2002-04-30
Classification: F16H,Y10T

Abstract:
A limited slip differential assembly comprising:a first housing portion having a first splined inner surface; a second housing portion having a second splined inner surface, the second housing portion being coupled to the first housing portion and cooperating with the first housing portion to form a cavity; a differential mechanism disposed within said cavity and including a pinion shaft, pinions which are coupled to said pinion shaft, a first gear member in meshing engagement with a first of said pinions, and a second gear member in meshing engagement with a second of said pinions; a first side clutch pack including a plurality of first clutch plates having a first splined outer surface which is coupled to said first splined inner surface, and a plurality of second clutch plates which are coupled to said first gear member; and a second side clutch pack including a plurality of third clutch plates having a second splined outer surface which is coupled to said second splined inner surface, and a plurality of fourth clutch plates which are coupled to said second gear member.