Patent ID: 6254114
Filing Date: 2001-07-03
Classification: B60G,F16C,Y10T

Abstract:
A stabilizer bar link adapted for interconnecting a stabilizer bar to a suspension member within a vehicular suspension system, the stabilizer bar link comprising:a polymer housing including a bowl formed at an end of a rod segment;a bearing member disposed in said bowl, said bearing member defining a spherical socket including a plurality of inwardly extending spring tabs and having an axially extending collar portion for engaging said bowl;a ball stud having a ball segment disposed within said socket of said bearing member and supported by said spring tabs; anda retention member having a radially extending annular rim for securing to said bowl such that said radially extending annular rim snap fits inside of said bowl abuttingly engaging said bearing member such that said ball stud and said bearing member are retained in said bowl formed at the end of said rod segment.