Spicer Tandem Drive Axles Service Manual D__R440, 460, 480, D_R461, 462, 463, 521, 581, 601, 651, 652, 653 User Manual
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Differential Carrier Assembly
Differential Carrier
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Rear Axle Differential Carrier Removal and Installation
Removal of Rear Differential Carrier
Perform the following steps:
1.
Block the vehicle.
2.
Drain axle lubricant.
3.
Disconnect air line if working on a differential lock ax-
le. (See Differential Lockout Section).
4.
Disconnect inter-axle driveline.
5.
Remove axle stud nuts and axle shafts (If used, re-
move lock washers and taper dowels).
The differential lock 461/521/581 models use axle shafts
with different spline length (4" or 11"). Axle shafts may also
be location specific with various wheel equipment. Do not
misplace axle shafts from their intended location.
TIP: To loosen dowels, hold a brass drift in the center of the
shaft head and strike drift with a sharp blow using a hammer.
Do not lie under carrier after fasteners are removed. Use
transmission jack to support differential carrier assembly
prior to loosening fasteners.
Do not strike the shaft head with a steel hammer. Do not use
chisels or wedges to loosen shaft or dowels.
6.
Remove capscrews, nuts and lock washers.
7.
Remove differential carrier assembly.
WARNING
CAUTION
1 - Carrier fasteners
2 - Carrier assembly
3 - Rear axle assembly
4 - Axle shaft
5 - Nut
6 - Lock washer
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