A suspension strut bearing assembly for connection between a portion of a suspension strut and a vehicle body. The bearing assembly includes an upper spring plate having an upper surface, a lower surface, and an opening defined therethrough, accommodates the piston rod of the shock absorber. The upper surface includes a first, concave race configured to receive rolling elements, and the lower surface includes a spring seat that is adapted to receive a suspension spring. An upper bearing washer that includes a second race that faces the first concave race 26 is provided. Rolling elements are located between the first, concave race and the second race. A retainer retains the upper bearing washer to the spring plate. The assembly eliminates the need for a separate lower bearing washer.
STRUT BEARING ASSEMBLY WITH METAL GUIDE RING AND SPRING SEAT
2023-10-19
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
Strut bearing assembly with metal guide ring and spring seat
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