Dana Automotive Systems Group, LLC

Nicholas C Billmaier

Thomas L Nahrwold

Brian S Longardner

Sajeev C Krishnan

Astha Barve

Robin Dominiak

Dnyanesh Katre

Systems and methods for gear cooling. In one example, the gear cooling system includes a spray tube positioned within a central opening that is included in a first gear. The spray tube includes an oil outlet, the oil outlet is positioned within a smaller diameter section of the central opening, the smaller diameter section is axially offset from an outer toothed portion of the first gear, and the central opening includes a larger diameter section that is positioned interior to the outer toothed portion of the first gear.

Gear cooling system

A fluid distribution apparatus for an axle assembly, the fluid distribution apparatus including a cylindrical portion rotatably disposed about a bearing race. A conical portion is coupled with the cylindrical portion, and a retaining portion is coupled with the conical portion. A plurality of circumferentially spaced tubes are coupled with the retaining portion, wherein the tubes are at least partially disposed through a rotating component of a clutch.

Fluid distribution apparatus and the axle assembly made therewith

An axle assembly including a disconnect assembly and an integrated fluid flow system. The disconnect assembly including an axially movable clutch member in selective engagement with at least one shaft to permit a rotation thereof. The fluid flow system includes a fluid flow member and a plurality of fluid passageways to permit a flow of a fluid (e.g. a lubricant) from a fluid source (e.g. a fluid sump of the axle assembly) to various components disposed within a carrier housing of the axle assembly and a return of the fluid back to the fluid source.

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Bowling Green, OH, United States of America

Nicholas C Billmaier