| 摘要 |
<p>A differential case (112) is provided including at least one assembly window (122a,122b) formed therein for providing access to a chamber interior of the differential case (112). The assembly window (122a,122b) in the differential case (112) is defined by a semi-elliptical segment (132) having ends (134,136) interconnected by a pair of elongated edge portions (138,140) of the differential case. The pair of elongated edge portions (138,140) are interconnected by an arcuate segment (142) . The assembly window (122a,122b) has a dimension slightly larger than an outside diameter of a side gear (36) so as to allow angulated entry of the side gears (36) into the chamber and subsequent alignment relative to a longitudinal axis. The assembly window (122a,122b) is further shaped to allow entry of the pinion gears (34) into the chamber and subsequent alignment relative to another longitudinal axis.
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