CPC B62D 1/185 (2013.01) [B62D 1/184 (2013.01); F16C 3/035 (2013.01); F16C 29/046 (2013.01); F16C 2326/24 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. An intermediate shaft assembly for a steering column, the intermediate shaft assembly comprising:
a first shaft defining a cavity and a first bearing raceway;
a second shaft arranged at least partially within the cavity of the first shaft;
a sleeve arranged on an axial end of the second shaft and defining a second bearing raceway; and
a bearing assembly including at least two rows of rolling elements and a cage, wherein the rolling elements are supported between the first bearing raceway of the first shaft and the second bearing raceway of the sleeve, and wherein the second shaft includes a shoulder that defines an axial stop for the bearing assembly.
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