Spicer Tandem Drive Axles Service Manual D__R440, 460, 480, D_R461, 462, 463, 521, 581, 601, 651, 652, 653 - Manual (Page 41)

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Power Divider
Power Divider
Disassemble Output Shaft
Snap ring is spring steel and may pop off. Wear safety glass-
es when removing.
1. Mount shaft assembly in vise, using brass vise jaw
protectors. Remove snap ring, side gear and bearing
cone assembly.
2. Remove output shaft o-rings. If replacement is nec-
essary, remove bushing mounted in end of output
shaft.
Note: Output Shaft Bushings: In September 1994, a bushing-
less output shaft design change was implemented on
production 461, 521 and 581 model axles. Replace bush-
ings only if originally equipped.
3. Remove bearing cone from side gear using press and
split-type puller.
Assemble Output Shaft
Note: Lubricate parts with gear lube during assembly.
1. Press bearing cone on output shaft side gear.
Provide protection against possible gear teeth damage dur-
ing press operation.
2. Mount output shaft in a vise. Lubricate and install o-
rings. If removed, install bushing in end of output
shaft.
Note: Tandem Axles built after September 1994 are equipped
with bushingless output shafts. Verify output shaft de-
sign before attempting to install a bushing.
Snap ring is spring steel and may pop off. Wear safety glass-
es when installing.
3. Install side gear and bearing cone assembly. Install
snap ring, be careful not to over stretch the snap ring
when installing it into the shaft.
WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING