A SEAL AND SEAL GUARD ASSEMBLY ADAPTED FOR USE WITH A BEARING CUP ASSEMBLY FOR A CROSS MEMBER OF A UNIVERSAL JOINT

摘要

a seal assembly including a support ring and a seal secured to said support ring, said support ring including an axially extending portion and a radially extending flange portion; and a seal guard secured to said seal assembly, said seal guard including an axially extending body portion, a flange portion extending from said body portion, and a protrusion extending from said body portion, said radially extending flange portion of said support ring being trapped between said flange portion and said protrusion of said body to secure said seal guard to said seal assembly.