Computerized Bearing System Analysis Tuned for Front Wheel Drive Vehicles

800006

02/01/1980

Event
1980 Automotive Engineering Congress and Exposition
Authors Abstract
Content
In a front wheel drive vehicle, the space available for driveline and suspension components has placed unique demands on the wheel bearing design. To assist with the selection of an optimum bearing package, a computer program has been developed based on a total bearing systems analysis. For the calculation of the bearing system fatigue life, the program considers duty cycle, vehicle load and speed, bearing setting, lubrication, and the misalignment caused by the imposed loads. A theoretical bearing package evaluation made early in the wheel design will assure satisfactory performance under actual service conditions.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/800006
Pages
14
Citation
Gilbert, G., Hoeprich, M., and Wasik, H., "Computerized Bearing System Analysis Tuned for Front Wheel Drive Vehicles," SAE Technical Paper 800006, 1980, https://doi.org/10.4271/800006.
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Publisher
Published
Feb 1, 1980
Product Code
800006
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English