Spicer Tandem Drive Axles Service Manual D__R440, 460, 480, D_R461, 462, 463, 521, 581, 601, 651, 652, 653 - Manual (Page 63)

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Drive Pinion
Drive Pinion
8. Remove inner bearing cone from pinion using a split-
type puller. Use two procedure steps to remove each
bearing.
a. Mount puller vertically to separate the bearing.
This action will force puller halves under bearing
and start moving bearing off pinion.
b. Mount puller horizontally to press pinion out of
bearing.
Replace Pinion Bearing Cage Cups
1. Remove cups.
2. Clean and inspect bearing cages for damage, nicks
and burrs.
1 - Press
1
1 - Cup (outer)
2 - Bearing cage
3 - Cup (inner)
1 - Press ram
2 - Sleeve must apply pressure to back face of outer bearing
cone
1
3
2 2
Front Rear
1
2