Abstract: The invention relates to component connecting fastener especially flange connecting fasteners for the propeller shaft in a motor vehicle. The two flanges 4, 5 contain bores 8, 9 which align with each other. Axially slotted tensioning sleeve 10 is introduced into each bore 8, 9. The tensioning sleeve 10 is axially elongated and radially expanded by tensioning pin 22 driven into bore 12. After completion of the assembly operation, contact face 17 provided at collar 16 is supported on contact face 18 of flange 4, with supporting face 20 being supported on abutment face 21 of further flange 5. In this way it is possible to automate the assembly procedure while requiring less space and achieving a higher compression between flanges 4, 5.

Abstract: A thrust washer for a bearing assembly of a Hookes universal joint, comprng a central portion (10) and a peripheral portion (13), connected by at least one web which permits the two portions to be displaced axially of the bearing assembly relative to one another as the joint is assembled so that with a peripheral portion of greater thickness than the central portion, the thrust washer can be used in place of a conventional thrust washer with a peripheral flange without requiring careful placing of the washer in the bearing cup in a particular orientation during assembly since either side or face of the washer can be inserted first in the bearing cup.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bearing assembly for a cross member. To avoid negative influences of axial forces which occur during the operation of the universal joint and which make it necessary to provide axial support for the rolling members, there have been provided supporting discs which are supported directly, via a bore, on a step of the arm. The seal which is located axially in the direction of the open end of the bearing bush is not subjected to any axial forces, as a result of which disadvantageous influences on the sealing effect of the seal are avoided. Furthermore, there is no need for any special fixing arrangement for the seal, with the exception of providing a seat which permits a defined association with the bearing bush.

Abstract: A disc clutch for use in drive lines of automobiles, including a flange ding member and a yoke driving member, one flange having a through hole and the other flange having a cam with threaded bores as well as bored steps. Torque transmission is effected via toothed portions with trapezoidal teeth whereas axial fixing is achieved via fixing bolts.

Abstract: An adjustable length propeller shaft (1) has a visual torsional load indiing device including a marker (7) on a sealing collar (6) of one shaft part (9) and a calibrated scale (8) on the sleeve (5) of the other shaft part (10); an end journal (4) of the shaft part (9) being in telescopic torque transmitting relation with the sleeve (5) and surrounded by the sealing collar (6). Any permanent torsional deformation between the journal (4) and sleeve (5) results in a permanent relative rotational movement therebetween observable as a movement of the marker relative to the scale.