Abstract: An inner race and boot sleeve combination is provided. The inner race has an inner surface with a groove formed therein. The boot sleeve has a groove in an outer surface. A ring is located in both grooves to axially secure the inner race and boot sleeve together. Devices to prevent relatively rotation between the inner race and the boot sleeve are also provided.

Abstract: An inner race and boot sleeve combination is provided. The inner race has an inner surface with a groove formed therein. The boot sleeve has a groove in an outer surface. A ring is located in both grooves to axially secure the inner race and boot sleeve together. Devices to prevent relatively rotation between the inner race and the boot sleeve are also provided.

Abstract: An inner race and boot sleeve combination is provided. The inner race has an inner surface with a groove formed therein. The boot sleeve has a groove in an outer surface. A ring is located in both grooves to axially secure the inner race and boot sleeve together. Devices to prevent relatively rotation between the inner race and the boot sleeve are also provided.

Abstract: An inner race and boot sleeve combination is provided. The inner race has an inner surface with a groove formed therein. The boot sleeve has a groove in an outer surface. A ring is located in both grooves to axially secure the inner race and boot sleeve together. Devices to prevent relatively rotation between the inner race and the boot sleeve are also provided.

Abstract: An inner race and boot sleeve combination is provided. The inner race has an inner surface with a groove formed therein. The boot sleeve has a groove in an outer surface. A ring is located in both grooves to axially secure the inner race and boot sleeve together. Devices to prevent relatively rotation between the inner race and the boot sleeve are also provided.

Abstract: An inner race and boot sleeve combination is provided. The inner race has an inner surface with a groove formed therein. The boot sleeve has a groove in an outer surface. A ring is located in both grooves to axially secure the inner race and boot sleeve together. Devices to prevent relatively rotation between the inner race and the boot sleeve are also provided.

Abstract: A bearing backlash adjuster for an axle assemby. A cylindrical body threadingly engages an inner surface of a housing wherein rotation of the cylindrical body causes longitudinal displacement relative to the housing. An opening is formed through the housing providing direct access to the cylindrical body. The cylindrical body has bevel gear teeth formed adjacent one end proximate the opening. A tool is inserted through the opening to directly engage the cylindrical body. By simply rotation the tool, the cylindrical body can be cooperatively rotation to cause the body to move to a desired position relative to the housing. The movement of the cylindrical body enables adjustment of backlash or preload to the differential bearings to which the cylindrical body engages. Once the backlash is properly positioned, a locking pin is inserted within the opening to engage the bevel gear teeth to lock the cylindrical body in place.

Abstract: A modular power drive assembly includes a plain carbon driving shaft having an externally splined connection end, and a cast iron yoke having a hub thereon in fixed engagement with said connected end of the shaft. In a preferred form, the hub includes an internally splined mating portion for fixed torsional securement to the externally splined connection end of the shaft. The splined portions are sized to be press-fitted together to provide an interference fit between the splined members. A bonding adhesive is applied between the mating splined portions, and the yoke and shaft members are thereby fixedly secured against axial and rotational movement with respect to one another.