Differential with threaded bearing cup and locking mechanism

摘要

A differential allowing relatively easy alignment and secure positioning of bearings is provided. The differential includes a differential carrier (12) and a differential case (20) disposed within the carrier. A bearing assembly (36) is located between the differential carrier and the differential case and allows the differential case to rotate within the differential carrier. The differential carrier and a cup (76) of the bearing assembly having mating threads allowing relatively easy alignment of the bearing assembly within the differential. A deformable (40) member is attached to the bearing assembly cup and is deformed and inserted into a slot (100) in the differential carrier upon alignment of the bearing assembly to securely position the bearing assembly.