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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 18, 2013
Filed:
Mar. 25, 2010
Anthony G. Lentini, St. Clair Shores, MI (US);
Robert J. Ostrander, Orchard Lake, MI (US);
Christopher J. Steele, Lake Orion, MI (US);
Anthony G. Lentini, St. Clair Shores, MI (US);
Robert J. Ostrander, Orchard Lake, MI (US);
Christopher J. Steele, Lake Orion, MI (US);
ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC, Troy, MI (US);
Abstract
A center support assembly includes a bearing that supports a driveshaft for rotation about an axis. A shield is fixed to the bearing and a seal is positioned between the shield and the bearing. The shield and seal cooperate to retain lube within the bearing and prevent external contaminants from entering the bearing. A lube passage is formed between an outer surface of the bearing and an inner surface of the shield. At least one externally accessible fitting is in fluid communication with the lube passage and is used to supply additional lubricant to the bearing when needed.