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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Wheel Differential Assembly
10. Remove inner side gear and thrust washer.
11. First, try to lift off high-speed clutch plate by hand. If
it cannot be removed easily, press off plate as fol-
lows:
a.
Insert properly sized adapters (round metal
stock) into two idler pin holes and invert the case
assembly in a press. The clutch plate should be
down. The adapter length should provide space
for removal of the plate.
b.
Use bar stock to block the center hole in the
clutch plate and press against it with the press
ram.
c.
Continue to press until the plate breaks loose
from the plate dowel pins.
12. Remove bearing cones from support cases using
suitable puller.
Note: Holes are provided in case to enable removal of bearing
cone with a pin punch. Tap alternately through each hole
until cone is removed.
When using a drift, punch or similar tool, wear safety glass-
es.
WARNING