Abstract:
The present disclosure provides a method of installing a bearing and hub (16) in a steering knuckle (12). The method provides fitting an outer race (24) into the knuckle (12) with an interference fit, fitting first rolling elements (42) between first raceways (28, 32) such that they seat along the first raceways (28, 32) ascertaining an axial position of an initially separate inner race (36) that will place the bearing in a predetermined condition of preload when the initially separate inner race (36) is fitted over the hub (16) with an interference fit and against the abutment face (34), installing the initially separate inner race (36) on the hub (16) with an interference fit and against an abutment face (34) in the positioned ascertained, and capturing the initially separate inner race (36) against the abutment face (34) and in abutment on the hub (16) to insure that it retains the position ascertained and that the bearing operates in preload.
Abstract:
The roller bearing includes a relief contour (28,30) between the roller and at least one of the outer and inner raceways. The relief contour defines a slope along its length. The slope of the relief contour defines at least one inflection region
Abstract:
A roller bearing includes an outer raceway, an inner raceway, and a roller positioned between the outer and inner raceways. The roller bearing also includes a relief contour between the roller and at least one of the outer and inner raceways. The relief contour defines a slope along its length. The slope of the relief contour defines at least one inflection region.