Pinion assembly – Spicer Tandem Drive Axles Service Manual S400 User Manual
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NOTE: Alkaline type solutions may cause
damage to machined surfaces and should be avoided.
3. Stake pilot bearing in nine places using a center
punch or equivalent tool.
See Figure 13.
4. Press inner and outer bearing cups into the carrier
until seated. Use a feeler gauge (.0015 inch) to
make sure that bearing cups are fully seated in
bearing bores. Apply hypoid gear lubricant to both
cup and cone.
See Figure 14.
PINION ASSEMBLY
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Feeler Gauge
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1. Press inner bearing cone onto pinion. See
Figure 11.
2. Press pinion pilot bearing onto the pinion. See
Figure 12.
NOTE: Chamfer side of bearing faces the pinion head.
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Pinion Pilot Bearing
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Outer Pinion
Bearing
Pinion
Bearing Preload Spacer
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Wood Block
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NOTE: After installing pinion bearing and or helical
gear, pinion shaft should be turned at least 8 rotations
to assure proper alignment of bearing rollers.