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 housing for use in a transmission, with said housing receiving clutch plates interactive with a drive shaft, comprising:
an annular wall having an open end; a plurality of splines formed into said annular wall providing gear-like engagement with the clutch plates received by said housing; a retainer formed at said open end of said annular wall configured to receive a snap ring for retaining the clutch plates within said housing; said retainer having an outer retainer wall extending radially outwardly beyond said annular wall of said clutch housing.