Shaft Bearing Assembly

The shaft bearing assembly comprises a pressed steel housing, a rubber diaphragm and a ball bearing. The diaphragm is bonded into the housing. An internal metal ring, bonded to the bush, allows for the bearing to be press fitted into it. The rubber bush allows for small deviations in alignment and also absorbs vibrational forces. The shaft bearing assembly is located by screws, which pass through plain holes in the bearing assembly and locate into nuts welded on the inside face of the chassis cross-member.