Spicer Tandem Drive Axle Dual Range & Double Planetary 34,000-45,000 lbs - Manual (Page 48)

Differential Carrier Overhaul
(Forward and Rear Axles)
Disassemble Wheel Differential (Cont'd)
8.
Lift out thrust washer and side
9.
Lift out spider, side pinions and
10.
Remove side gear and thrust
gear. thrust washers. washer.
11.
First, try to lift off high-speed clutch plate by hand. If it cannot be
removed easily, press off plate as follows:
a.
Insert properly sized adapters
(round metal stock) into two
b.
Use bar stock to block the center
hole in the clutch plate and press
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.
Setup for Removing High-Speed
Clutch Plate
12.
Remove bearing cones from
support cases using suitable puller
(see photo).
NOTE:
Holes are provided in case
to enable removal of bearing cone
with a pin punch (see photo). Tap
alternately through each hole until
cone is removed.
WARNING:
WHEN USING A
DRIFT, PUNCH OR SIMILAR
TOOL, WEAR SAFETY GLASSES.
against it with the press ram.
C .
Continue to press until the plate
breaks loose from the plate
dowel pins.
Removing Bearing from Small
Support Case using Puller.
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