Abstract: Disclosed herein are active hydraulic cylinders for use in active vehicle suspension systems, and methods for assembling active hydraulic cylinders for use in an active vehicle suspension system. In particular, in certain embodiments a manifold may encircle a portion of an outer tube of a twin tube assembly. The manifold may mechanically and fluidly couple a pump assembly to the twin tube assembly. In certain embodiments, the manifold may be welded onto the outer tube.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are active hydraulic cylinders for use in active vehicle suspension systems, and methods for assembling active hydraulic cylinders for use in an active vehicle suspension system. In particular, in certain embodiments a manifold may encircle a portion of an outer tube of a twin tube assembly. The manifold may mechanically and fluidly couple a pump assembly to the twin tube assembly. In certain embodiments, the manifold may be welded onto the outer tube.

Abstract: A system, device and method of remote vehicle diagnostics-based service for vehicle owners is disclosed. A vehicle diagnostics unit communicates with a vehicle's electronic control units via an OBD port. The diagnostics results are transferred to a remote server either directly or via a smart device having a wireless communication module. At the remote server, the vehicle information is processed to determine if service is necessary and if so the type of service. The vehicle information may also be shared with associated service and content providers to help in the preparation of an advisory report for the vehicle owner. The advisory report may be provided to the vehicle owner via the smart device or via an online account.

Abstract: A planet carrier assembly has staking pockets for retention of the pinion pins. The staking pockets are substantially rectangular when viewed from the top view but display a ramp angle when viewed from the side view. The shape of the pocket provides for improved pinion pin retention within the planet carrier side plate while reducing the required staking forces.

Abstract: A planet carrier assembly has staking pockets for retention of the pinion pins. The staking pockets are substantially rectangular when viewed from the top view but display a ramp angle when viewed from the side view. The shape of the pocket provides for improved pinion pin retention within the planet carrier side plate while reducing the required staking forces.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for producing a carrier spider. The method preferably includes providing a generally circular blank such as with a stamping operation. The blank is preferably flow-formed to form a work-hardened wall portion having a variable thickness. The variable thickness of the wall portion defines a plurality of thick sections and a plurality of thin sections. The blank is then cold-formed to form a work-hardened axially protruding core portion. Thereafter, the blank is processed to produce the carrier spider. A carrier spider apparatus is also provided.