Drive axle assembly with lubrication systems for lubricating gears and / or differential bearings

摘要

Disclosed is an axle assembly having an axle assembly with a first and a second reservoir for receiving a lubricant. A rotating ring gear connected to a differential may rotate through the lubricant in the first header to cause a portion of the lubricant to adhere to the ring gear. A portion of the lubricant adhered to the ring gear may be removed from the ring gear and conveyed to the second header tank. The lubricant in the second reservoir may be drained to lubricate teeth of a pinion engaged with the ring gear and / or bearings supporting the pinion. Furthermore, an associated method will be described.