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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 07, 2001
Filed:
Feb. 07, 2000
Nurudeen B Adeyemi, Sterling Heights, MI (US);
Steven A Mikel, Farmington Hills, MI (US);
Jeffrey S Ward, Rochester Hills, MI (US);
Robert F Bis, Waterford, MI (US);
DaimlerChrysler Corporation, Auburn Hills, MI (US);
Abstract
A differential assembly is disclosed that is operable to prevent the escape of fluid from the assembly. The differential assembly further allows the transmission to be transported while containing fluid. The differential assembly further allows increased driveshaft lengths for reduced torque steer tendencies and improved constant velocity joint angles. The differential assembly includes a pair of differential side gears each integrally formed to a hollow stub shaft. Plug members disposed within the hollow stub shafts define an enclosed space in the differential housing, thereby preventing fluid escape from the differential assembly and the transmission.