摘要 |
A drive pinion fastening assembly is provided. The drive pinion fastening assembly includes a drive pinion (102), a pinion sleeve (104), an external spline (114), and a pinion fastener (106). The pinion sleeve is disposed on and engaged with the drive pinion. The external spline is formed on one of the drive pinion and the pinion sleeve for engaging a power transmission component. The pinion fastener is disposed on and engaged with the drive pinion. The pinion fastener militates against axial movement of the pinion sleeve with respect to the drive pinion. The drive pinion fastening assembly is compact, able to handle increased torque loads, and is easy to manufacture. |