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A constant velocity joint vent for use in a constant velocity joint of automotive vehicles. The constant velocity joint vent includes a flapper valve generally having a circular shape. The constant velocity joint vent also includes a first and second assembly post extending from an inside surface of

A constant velocity joint vent for use in a constant velocity joint of automotive vehicles. The constant velocity joint vent includes a flapper valve generally having a circular shape. The constant velocity joint vent also includes a first and second assembly post extending from an inside surface of the flapper valve. A circumferential compression limiter is also located on an inside surface of the flapper valve. The flapper valve also includes a sealing bead located at the outer periphery thereof. The flapper valve is connected via the first and second assembly post to a cover that includes an orifice for venting of high pressure gas to the outer atmosphere while also repelling contaminants from entering the constant velocity joint.

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1. A vent for a constant velocity joint for use in a vehicle, said vent including:a flapper valve;at least one post extending from a first side of said flapper valve, said at least one post defines a bending moment for said flapper valve;a bead extending from said first side of said flapper valve; a

1. A vent for a constant velocity joint for use in a vehicle, said vent including:a flapper valve;at least one post extending from a first side of said flapper valve, said at least one post defines a bending moment for said flapper valve;a bead extending from said first side of said flapper valve; anda locator projection extending from said first side of said flapper valve. 2. The vent of claim 1 further including a compression limiter extending from said flapper valve. 3. The vent of claim 1 having a first and second post. 4. The vent of claim 3 wherein said first and second post extend from a compression limiter. 5. The vent of claim 4 further including a cover, said flapper valve secured to said cover, said cover having a plurality of orifices there through. 6. The vent of claim 5 wherein said first and second post are secured within two of said plurality of orifices. 7. The vent of claim 1 wherein said post having a cone shaped end. 8. The vent of claim 1 wherein said locator projection generally having a ring like shape. 9. The vent of claim 1 wherein said flapper valve generally having a circular disc-like shape. 10. The vent of claim 1 wherein said bead extends around the outer circumference of said flapper valve. 11. The vent of claim 1 wherein said bead generally having a half circle cross section. 12. The vent of claim 4 wherein said cover is made of a metal material. 13. The vent of claim 1 wherein said flapper valve is made of a pliable material.