CLUTCH ASSEMBLY WITH FORMED RETENTION RING

摘要

A clutch assembly for a vehicle transmission includes a housing defined by a wall having an annular configuration circumscribing a clutch axis. The wall extends between an open end and a floor. The floor extends inwardly from the wall toward the clutch axis. A plurality of splines formed in the wall and each is spaced from the open end of the housing. A snap ring retains clutch plates in the housing. The open end of the wall is deformed inwardly toward the clutch axis defining a retainer for retaining the snap ring within the housing.

主权项

1. A clutch assembly for a transmission, comprising:
a housing defined by a wall having an annular configuration circumscribing a clutch axis, said wall extending between an open end and a floor, said floor extending inwardly from said wall toward said clutch axis; a plurality of splines formed in said wall, said splines being spaced from said open end of said housing; a snap ring for retaining clutch plates in said housing; and said open end of said wall being deformed inwardly toward said clutch axis defining a retainer for retaining said snap ring within said housing.