Spicer Tandem Drive Axles Pro-40 Single Reduction and Single Reduction with Differential Lock - Manual (Page 70)

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Wheel Differential
Disassemble, Overhaul, and Assemble Wheel Differential
Disassemble Wheel Differential
IMPORTANT:
Do not press on the wheel differential shaft to free the ring
gear from the case. Pressing on the wheel differential shaft
may cause it to bend and/or fatigue.
1. Remove cap screws fastening ring gear to differen-
tial case.
2. The ring gear to differential case interface is a press
fit. Place the assembly in a press with the case fac-
ing downward. Support the assembly on either side
of the ring gear. Thread a cap screw back into one of
the case holes by hand. Press down on the head of
the cap screw, you may need to press in more than
one position to free the ring gear from the case.
CAUTION:
The differential case and gears will fall after separation. Sup-
port the case so that it will not cause damage to the differen-
tial or bodily injury.
3. Remove the outer side gear.
4. Remove the differential shaft locking pins by turning
the differential case opening facing down. Use a
hammer to lightly tap on the side of the case to free
the locking pins.
IMPORTANT IMPORTANT
CAUTION CAUTION
Wheel Differential