US 11,959,548 B1
Axle assembly and method of control
Robert Martin, Troy, MI (US); Andrew Bodary, Troy, MI (US); and Brian Hayes, Troy, MI (US)
Assigned to ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC, Troy, MI (US)
Filed by ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC, Troy, MI (US)
Filed on Mar. 7, 2023, as Appl. No. 18/179,448.
Int. Cl. F16H 63/30 (2006.01); B60K 23/08 (2006.01); F16H 57/02 (2012.01); F16H 57/037 (2012.01); B60K 1/00 (2006.01); F16H 57/00 (2012.01)
CPC F16H 63/30 (2013.01) [B60K 23/08 (2013.01); F16H 57/02 (2013.01); F16H 57/037 (2013.01); B60K 2001/001 (2013.01); B60K 2023/0891 (2013.01); F16H 2057/0062 (2013.01); F16H 2057/02052 (2013.01)] 20 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A method of controlling an axle assembly, the method comprising:
removing an actuator from a housing of the axle assembly, the actuator being adapted to actuate a shift collar;
installing a positioning mechanism in place of the actuator; and
securing the positioning mechanism to the housing of the axle assembly.