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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Power Divider
Power Divider
Remove Power Divider from Differential Carrier
(with carrier removed from axle housing)
Note: It is assumed that the differential carrier assembly has
been removed from axle housing prior to starting the fol-
lowing procedures:
1.
Mount differential carrier in repair stand. Loosen in-
put shaft nut.
2.
Remove power divider cover capscrews and lock
washers.
3.
Fasten chain or strap to input yoke to remove power
divider.
Note: Power divider may not separate easily, strike the cover
near the dowel pin location with a mallet.
During removal of power divider, the inter-axle differential
may fall off input shaft from differential carrier. Exert cau-
tion to prevent damage of injury.
4.
Tap the sides of the cover at the dowel pin location
with a mallet to loosen cover.
5.
With chain hoist attached to input yoke, lift power di-
vider off carrier.
Note: Lifting mechanism may create nicks or burrs on input
yoke. Remove if present.
6.
Lift inter-axle differential assembly out of carrier or
off of output shaft side gear.
Note: Late model axles may be equipped with a spring and
thrust button mounted between the input and output
shafts, remove these parts.
CAUTION