Spicer Drive Axles Service Manual Single Axles 2-Speed & Double Reduction - Manual (Page 25)

Install Drive Pinion
1. Place shim pack on carrier.
NOTE: If gear is to be reused, install same
quantity and size of shims removed during
disassembly. When installing a new gear
set, use nominal shim pack (see chart).
Install Differential and
Ring Gear Assembly
NOTE: Lubricate bearings during the
following assembly procedures.
1. Place ring gear and differential assembly
in carrier. Insure that ring gear and drive
pinion mesh properly.
NOTE: During installation, tilt carrier to
allow support case pilot to rest in carrier
bore, then install bearing cup as shown in
illustration. Also install bearing cup on
opposite side of differential.
CAUTION: When installing bearing
caps and adjusters, exercise care not to
cross threads.
2. Install bearing adjusters and caps.
3. Install and tighten bearing cap screws
finger-tight. If this is difficult, use hand
wrench.
NOTE: The assembly is now ready for
adjustment of differential bearing preload,
ring gear backlash and gear tooth contact
(see next page).
PINION
IN STALLAT
Align oil
holes in
shims
\
ION
2. Install pinion assembly. Install bearing
cage cap screws. Torque cap screws
(see chart, back page).
NOTE: After tightening pinion nut, recheck
pinion bearing rolling torque.
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Section
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ASSEMBLY / ADJUSTMENT
Drive Axle
Overhaul