Patent ID: 8046893
Filing Date: 2011-11-01
Classification: B60G,B62D,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method for assembling a motor-vehicle axle including suspension arms carrying wheel supports, and with a cross member mounted between the suspension arms, the method comprising: mounting a portion of the cross member inside a bore of one of the suspension arms so as to leave clearance between the suspension arm and the cross member, the bore including successive stages such that a first stage has a first inner diameter, a second stage has a second inner diameter, and a third stage has a third inner diameter, the second stage being disposed between the first stage and the third stage, and the second inner diameter is larger than the first inner diameter and the third inner diameter; and deforming radially one element of an assembly composed of the cross member and the suspension arms to obtain contact between an adhesive element applied onto the portion of the cross member and the bore of the suspension arm, wherein the adhesive element is applied onto the cross member before being mounted inside the bore of the suspension arm.