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.

Abstract: A strut bearing includes an upper case, a lower case, and a polygonal annular thrust bearing disk disposed axially between the upper case and the lower case. In some example embodiment, the polygonal annular thrust bearing disk has a first contact face and a second contact face in contact with the upper case, and a third contact face and a fourth contact face in contact with the lower case. In an example embodiment, the upper case has a first raceway surface in contact with the first contact face and a second raceway surface in contact with the second contact face, and the lower case has a third raceway surface in contact with the third contact face and a fourth raceway surface in contact with the fourth contact face.

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 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.

Abstract: A boot needle roller bearing is designed to reduce friction between a flexible boot non-rotatably attached to a differential housing and a rotatable half-shaft. A plurality of rollers is retained axially between a first lip formed in the outer ring and a set of protrusions that are formed after installation of the rollers by bending prongs inwardly. The inner ring is retained axially between the protrusions and a second lip formed into the outer ring after installation of the inner ring.

Abstract: A shaft bearing assembly including a housing, in which a bearing is arranged, is disclosed. The housing includes a first and second flange part. The first and second flange parts can be connected to each other, wherein the two flange parts jointly form a receptacle for the rolling-element bearing, wherein one of the flange parts has at least one securing interface and the other has at least one securing counter-interface, wherein the first and second flange parts can be connected to each other and/or fixed to each other in a positive-locking manner by the securing interface and the securing counter-interface that prevents the two flange parts from detaching from each other in an axial direction established by projecting the axis of rotation of the rolling-element bearing onto the housing. The first and second flange parts are hooked to each other by the securing interface and the securing counter-interface.

Abstract: The invention relates to a drive-train portion for a vehicle, including a gearbox, a connection shaft, at least one joint, a further connecting shaft, and a shaft bearing assembly for the connecting shaft, wherein the shaft bearing assembly is arranged in a stationary manner with respect to the gearbox, wherein the connection shaft extends from the gearbox to the joint and is supported in the shaft bearing assembly, wherein the shaft bearing assembly includes a housing, in which a rolling-element bearing can be arranged, wherein the housing includes a first flange part and a second flange part.

Abstract: A seal arrangement, in particular a cartridge seal, which has a carrier ring that is fastenable to a first bearing ring and a cover ring that is movable in relation to the carrier ring and fastenable to a second bearing ring. The carrier ring carries an elastic part which forms at least one sealing lip that makes sliding sealing contact with the cover ring. The elastic part forms an overhang arranged axially on a radially running portion of the carrier ring, and the overhang radially covers a radial end piece of the cover ring at least partially. The overhang consequently assumes the sealing function of the carrier ring so that the carrier ring can form a sealing gap with the cover ring. The elastic part has to be attached on only one axial side of the carrier ring and thus the fastening region of the carrier ring can be made smaller.