Abstract: An oil distributing apparatus for use with a transmission, and method for producing the same, are disclosed to provide an improved lubrication system for supplying lubricating fluid to certain areas of the transmission. The improved lubrication system includes an oil distributing apparatus having an end plate connectable to a transmission housing and an oil dam connected to the end plate to form an oil chamber therebetween that is hydraulically connectable to a supply of lubricating fluid in the transmission. The oil chamber provides a flow path that is substantially isolated from the turbulence inducing effects of the rotating shafts and associated bearings in the transmission.

Abstract: An improved arrangement for retaining a cross shaft within a differential gear mechanism is disclosed. The differential gear mechanism includes a differential casing supported for rotation about an axis. The cross shaft is disposed within the differential casing so as to be perpendicular to the axis of rotation. Semi-cylindrical slots are formed within facing surface portions of the cross shaft and the differential casing. Upon aligning the cross shaft slots and casing slots, a lock pin is inserted within the elongated cylindrical lock channel formed thereby, to retain the cross shaft within the differential gear mechanism.