Spicer SERVICE CATALOG - Manual (Page 4)

Centre bearing with elastic cen-
tre cushion assembly
Standard model
The bearing unit in the so-called
reverse - slip construction consists
of the following component parts:
•
Stub shaft with bearing seat
and companion flange.
•
Groove ball bearings feature
dual sealing and service -free
grease to keep out dirt and
moistore.
•
Laterally arranged flingers,
which prevent splash water
from impinging directly on the
bearing.
•
Rubber centre cushion for:
• Damping and isolation
• Cushioning axial move-
ments
• Cushioning angular
movements and positions
•
Centre bearing bracket for
mounting the rubber cushion
and for fastening to the
vehicle frame.
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Driveshaft in detail
Joints
•
Optimised stress distribution
•
System-matched rigidity
Unit pack - maintenance-free
•
Structural dynamic character-
istics and dimensions same
as regreaseable type
•
Matched sealing system
using special grease
•
Improved cross geometry
•
Customised design available
Sliding joint
•
Refined involute profile
guarantees optimised
performance
•
Functional separation of
torque transmission and
centering features
•
Plastic-coated muff
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Spicer ® Compact ™ Series Driveshafts
Reduced swing diameter joints offer higher torque density together with smaller packaging benefi ts without compromising
Spicer’s proven strength and durability.
The Spicer
® Compact ™ Series is available in a range of confi gurations and offers multiple benefi ts including improved fuel
economy, higher torque capacity, and extended durability.
Spicer ® Compact ™ Series Features
Functional Torque Limit
Functional Torque Limit means the torque to which the driveshaft can be loaded without yielding or creating plastic deformati-
on of any of the parts that adversely affect the driveshaft kinematics of durability.
Using optimised engineering, the Spicer
® Compact ™ Series driveshaft was designed to meet the requirements of commercial-
vehicle manufacturers including.
Spicer ® Compact ™ Series Features