Differential with Preload Means and Sectional Spacer Means

摘要

A differential of the helical gear type isdisclosed for vehicles including an improved sectionalspacer device having a generally C-shaped outer spacersection for maintaining the side gears in axiallyspaced relation, and a removable inner core spacersection for maintaining the axle shafts in axiallyspaced relation and for supporting the leg portions ofthe outer section against displacement toward eachother. Spring devices are non-rotatably mounted inthe housing for biasing the side gears axiallyinwardly toward the outer spacer section, thereby toreduce the clearances between the side gears and theouter spacer section, respectively, wherebydifferential backlash is reduced.