摘要 |
A hub assembly for a wheel of a motor vehicle drivable by way of a constant velocity universal joint 3, the assembly comprising an outer joint member 5 integral with a flange 2 for wheel and brake disc fitting, and a rolling element bearing assembly 1 having an inner race 6 disposed on an outer circumferential surface of the joint member, wherein the joint member and flange are integrally formed by chipless deformation fo sheet metal, the flange having circumferentially spaced reinforcing formations 8 which on one side afford abutment surfaces for the bearing inner race and, on the other side of the flange, afford abutment surfaces for the wheel and/or brake disc.
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