Spicer Tandem Drive Axle Dual Range & Double Planetary 34,000-45,000 lbs - Manual (Page 30)

Forward Axle Differential Carrier Replacement
Remove Differential Carrier Assembly from Axle Housing
IMPORTANT:
D341, 381(P),
401-P, 402(P), 451-P models do NOT use an output shaft Rear Bearing Retaining Washer
WARNING: THE OUTPUT SHAFT REAR BEARING RETAINING WASHER IS FREQUENTLY LOST WHEN
THE DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY IS REMOVED. IT MAY ADHERE TO THE YOKE, TO THE
FACE OF THE OUTPUT SHAFT BEARING, FALL ON THE FLOOR OR INTO THE HOUSING. LOCATE
THIS WASHER BEFORE CONTINUING! IF IT IS NOT REINSTALLED, THE END OF THE YOKE WILL
WEAR THE OUTPUT SHAFT BEARING VERY QUICKLY. IF IT IS LEFT IN THE HOUSING, IT CAN BE
PICKED UP BY THE RING GEAR MOTlON AND CAUSE PREMATURE AXLE FAILURE.
(Follow procedure in numerical sequence.)
NOTE 1: Flat washer
not used on axles with metric threaded nuts.
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