Spicer Tandem Drive Axles Service Manual D__R440, 460, 480, D_R461, 462, 463, 521, 581, 601, 651, 652, 653 - Manual (Page 48)

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5. Position a dial indicator on the end of the input shaft.
6. Lift up on pry bar to compress input shaft.
7. Insert a pry bar through the U-bracket with the end of
the bar resting on the end of the input shaft.
8. Zero the dial indicator and lift up on the pry bar to
move the input shaft axially until it bottoms out within
the bearing cover. Measure the end-play.
9. If the end-play is acceptable, remove U-bracket and
bearing cover. Seal shim pack to prevent lube leak-
age. Reinstall bearing cover and capscrews. Torque
capscrews to 75-85 lbs. ft. (101-115 N•m). Continue
axle assembly as necessary.
10. If end-play is incorrect, change shim pack size as fol-
lows:
Add shims to increase end-play
Remove shim to decrease end-play
11. To add or remove shims, remove input shaft nut, flat
washer and yoke. Remove capscrews, lock washers
and bearing cover. Add or remove shims as required.
12. Install bearing cover and capscrews. Seal shim pack
with Dana approved RTV compound to prevent lube
leakage then torque input shaft capscrews 75–85
lbs. ft. (101–115 N•m).
13. Install yoke.
14. Install new yoke nut with the pre-applied thread adhe-
sive compound. Tighten the nut to the specified
torque 840–1020 lbs. ft. (1148–1383 N•m).
1 - Pry bar
2 - U-bracket
3 - Dial indicator
4 - Input shaft
Desired end-play (New Parts) 0.003" to 0.007"
Measured end-play (Step 6) 0.001” – 0.001”
Add shims to provide desired end-play 0.002" to 0.006"
1
2
3
4
Measured end-play (Step 6) 0.015" – 0.015"
Desired end-play (New Parts) 0.003” to 0.007”
Remove shims to provide desired end-
play 0.012” to 0.008”