Spicer Tandem Drive Axles Service Manual D__R440, 460, 480, D_R461, 462, 463, 521, 581, 601, 651, 652, 653 - Manual (Page 82)

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Wheel Differential Assembly
Install Differential–Forward and Rear Axles
Note: Lubricate bearings during the following assembly proce-
dures.
1. Place ring gear and differential assembly in carrier.
Carefully lower the assembly until bearing cones rest
on carrier.
2. Install bearing cup and bearing adjuster to the flange
half side first.
3. Lubricate the differential bearings. Install bearing cup
and bearing adjuster to the plain half side. Use a long
screwdriver or bar to lift the differential up while in-
stalling the cup and bearing adjuster.
4. With bearing adjusters and cups assembled to carri-
er, the carrier assembly is now ready for adjustment
of bearing preload, ring gear backlash and gear tooth
contact (see page 79).