Abstract: A bearing assembly is disclosed herein that is configured for use in a rubber boot arrangement. The bearing assembly includes an outer ring, an inner ring, a plurality of rolling elements supported between the outer ring and the inner ring, and a cage configured to retain the plurality of rolling elements. A seal assembly is provided that includes at least one sealing element and a seal insert that is configured to define a first axial stop face for the cage.

Abstract: An assembly includes: a housing, a shaft, a bearing, and a camlock. The shaft is arranged concentrically with the housing and is rotatable relative to the housing. The bearing supports the shaft in the housing. The camlock is configured to axially constrain the bearing relative to the shaft. The camlock includes a body arranged on the shaft and two arms pivotally connected to the body. The arms are selectively engageable with the shaft to fix the body relative to the shaft.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: An improved seal assembly is disclosed herein that includes an outer cap, a ring, and a spring washer. The ring can be configured to repeatedly engage with a contact element defined on a bearing ring during rotation such that the ring vibrates, thereby promoting the removal of debris from the seal assembly.

Abstract: A strut bearing assembly and an improved cap for a strut bearing assembly is disclosed herein. The cap defines a first bearing pocket half dimensioned to receive a first portion of a bearing assembly, a radially outer edge defining a first mating element configured to mate with a first portion of a top mount, and a radially inner projection defining a bearing surface configured to abut a second portion of a top mount. The top mount component can generally be configured to attach to a car body. The strut bearing assembly can include a guide ring including a guide sleeve configured to provide an interface for a shock absorber spring. The guide ring can define a second bearing pocket half dimensioned to receive a second portion of a bearing assembly.

Abstract: An intermediate shaft assembly for a steering column is disclosed herein. The assembly includes a first shaft defining a cavity and a first bearing raceway, a second shaft arranged at least partially within the cavity of the first shaft, a sleeve arranged on an axial end of the second shaft and defining a second bearing raceway, and a bearing assembly including at least two rows of rolling elements and a cage. The rolling elements are supported between the first bearing raceway of the first shaft and the second bearing raceway of the sleeve. The sleeve can be heat treated, and formed from sheet metal. The sleeve can be secured to the axial end of the second shaft by a direct rotational connection such that the sleeve is rotationally fixed to the second shaft.

Abstract: A sealing assembly for protecting a bearing from contamination is disclosed herein. The sealing assembly includes an annular insert having a cross-section including a radial arm and an axial arm configured to press against an inner bearing ring, an annular sealing member configured to be pressed against the annular insert, the annular sealing member having a cross-section including a first arm directed in an axial direction and a second arm directed in a radial direction, and at least one radially oriented lip extending from the first arm, and an annular shield configured to engage the annular sealing member and at least one of an inner bearing ring or an outer bearing ring.

Abstract: A bearing assembly is disclosed herein that is configured for use in a rubber boot arrangement. The bearing assembly includes an outer ring, an inner ring, a plurality of rolling elements supported between the outer ring and the inner ring, and a cage configured to retain the plurality of rolling elements. A thrust washer is provided that is configured to prevent wear, abrasion, or other damage to the bearing components. The thrust washer can be configured to be directly attached to any of the bearing components, such as the inner ring or the inner sleeve.

Abstract: A bearing assembly is disclosed herein that is configured for use in a rubber boot arrangement. The bearing assembly includes an outer ring, an inner ring, a plurality of rolling elements supported between the outer ring and the inner ring, and a cage configured to retain the plurality of rolling elements. A seal assembly is provided that includes at least one sealing element and a seal insert that is configured to define a first axial stop face for the cage.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: An intermediate shaft assembly for a steering column is disclosed herein. The assembly includes a first shaft defining a cavity and a first bearing raceway, a second shaft arranged at least partially within the cavity of the first shaft, a sleeve arranged on an axial end of the second shaft and defining a second bearing raceway, and a bearing assembly including at least two rows of rolling elements and a cage. The rolling elements are supported between the first bearing raceway of the first shaft and the second bearing raceway of the sleeve. The sleeve can be heat treated, and formed from sheet metal. The sleeve can be secured to the axial end of the second shaft by a direct rotational connection such that the sleeve is rotationally fixed to the second shaft.