SEALING BELLOWS WITH LUBRICANT RESERVOIR AT AXIAL END AND ASSEMBLY/INSTALLATION METHOD

摘要

A process for forming the ball and socket joint with bellows seal ( 10 ), a bellows seal ( 10 ) and a ball and socket joint with bellows seal ( 10 ) is provided including a ball pivot pin ( 36, 38 ) with a connection piece ( 40 ). The sealing bellows is provided with an annular engagement surface ( 16 ) with a cavity ( 20 ). The connection piece with a sealing face is connected to the ball pivot pin. Lubricant ( 22 ) is disposed in the cavity prior to assembly of the ball and socket joint. The annular engagement surface ( 16 ) is provided in contact with the sealing face upon assembly to cause an amount of lubricant ( 22 ) to be squeezed out of the cavity ( 20 ).