Spicer Tandem Drive Axles Service Manual D__R440, 460, 480, D_R461, 462, 463, 521, 581, 601, 651, 652, 653 - Manual (Page 42)

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Power Divider
Install Power Divider on Differential Carrier
(with carrier assembled to axle housing)
Note: Lubricate all parts before installation.
1. If removed, install axle housing cover and output
shaft bearing. For instructions, see Installation of For-
ward Axle Housing Cover and Output Shaft Bearing
Parts on page 14.
2. If output shaft was removed, lubricate o-rings, then
install shaft assembly in differential carrier and hous-
ing cover. Lubricate seal lip. Make sure yoke is clean
and dry, then install yoke and self-locking nut. Torque
nut to 840-1020 lbs. ft. (1139-1383 N•m).
3. Insert axial spring and thrust button in the end of the
output shaft
Note: Late model axles may be equipped with axial spring and
thrust button mounted between input and output shafts.
See page 43.
4. Install inter-axle differential on output shaft side gear
(with nuts facing away from side gear).
5. Use silicone rubber gasket compound on differential
carrier mating surface.
Note: Gasket compound will set in 20 minutes. Install power
divider before compound sets or reapply.
During installation of the power divider, the inter-axle differ-
ential may fall from the carrier. Exert caution to prevent
damage or injury.
1 - Input shaft
2 - Thrust button (Part #51228)
3 - Axial spring (Part #51238)
4 - Output shaft
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1 - Dowel pin
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CAUTION