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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 26, 2011
Filed:
Apr. 24, 2008
Stephen C. Doud, Lake Orion, MI (US);
Blair J. Swanson, Huntington Woods, MI (US);
Jeffrey E. Rea, Clarkston, MI (US);
Stephen C. Doud, Lake Orion, MI (US);
Blair J. Swanson, Huntington Woods, MI (US);
Jeffrey E. Rea, Clarkston, MI (US);
American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc., Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
A method of forming a joint includes providing a first member made of cast iron having an exterior surface and a first end. A pocket is formed in the exterior surface of the first end. An insert made of steel is connected to the pocket. A second member made of cast iron is provided with an aperture. The method includes positioning the first end of the first member within the aperture and positioning a plug made of steel in the second member proximate the aperture. The plug is fixedly connected to the insert.