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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 20, 2017
Filed:
Mar. 25, 2015
GM Global Technology Operations Llc, Detroit, MI (US);
Bhapinder Puri, Troy, MI (US);
David M. Hreha, Madison Heights, MI (US);
George Spears, Grand Blanc, MI (US);
GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
A front axle shift mechanism configured to be operably associated with a front axle housing having a front differential and a first lubricant is provided. The front axle shift mechanism includes a disconnect feature housing defining an inner cavity to house a shifting mechanism configured to selectively provide power to front wheels of the vehicle, the shifting mechanism configured to rotatably couple to the front differential. The inner cavity is configured to receive a second lubricant to facilitate providing lubrication to the first clutch gear and the second clutch gear. The second lubricant is fluidly separate from the first lubricant.