An integrated wheel end coupler for replacing an OEM coupler is disclosed. Since the current device is a replacement part for the OEM actuator, it has the same overall external dimensions and mounts in the vehicle in the same manner as a replacement OEM actuator. The coupler has a ring gear with splines dimensioned to mesh with splines on the half-shaft and hub. Preferably, the ring gear includes an internal insert positioned between the half-shaft and hub that prevents slippage off of the splines. The ring gear is located so that the splines on both the hub and the half shaft are locked together mechanically and they spin at the same rate of speed. The coupler also includes pins to receive and close off the airlines associated with the OEM actuator being replaced, and a grease fitting that allows the application of grease to the coupled parts.


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    Title :

    Integrated wheel end coupler


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2019-04-30


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    F16D COUPLINGS FOR TRANSMITTING ROTATION , Nicht schaltbare Kupplungen / B60B VEHICLE WHEELS , Räder für Fahrzeuge / F16H Getriebe , GEARING



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