Patent ID: 6027423
Filing Date: 2000-02-22
Classification: F16H

Abstract:
A differential assembly, comprising:a differential housing;a spider structure positioned within said differential housing, wherein (i) said spider structure has a spider hub and a spider shaft, (ii) said spider shaft extends from said spider hub, and (iii) said spider shaft has a first threaded portion formed therein;a pinion gear positioned around said spider shaft;a side gear which meshingly engages said pinion gear;a fastener having a second threaded portion which cooperates with said first threaded portion of said spider shaft so as to secure said fastener to said spider shaft; anda bearing assembly which is (i) interposed between said pinion gear and said spider shaft, and (ii) interposed between said fastener and said spider hub,wherein (i) said differential housing includes a housing aperture, and (ii) an end portion of said spider shaft is received within said housing aperture; andwherein said fastener is positioned within said differential housing.