PLASTIC QUICK-SNAP CENTERBEARING ISOLATOR MOUNT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AND ASSEMBLING SAME

摘要

A resilient mount (30), such as a center bearing isolator mount includes an inner sleeve (52) into which is molded an elastomer/rubber isolator (60), and an insert (70). These components are prepared as a sub-assembly (50) and axially inserted into the opening of an outer bracket (32), whereby fingers (76) deflect radially during insertion and snap-fit radially outward once received through the bracket opening to preclude disassembly. A lower insertion force is required to assemble the components.