Spicer Tandem Drive Axle Dual Range & Double Planetary 34,000-45,000 lbs - Manual (Page 50)

Differential Carrier Overhaul
(Forward and Rear Axles)
Assemble Wheel Differential (Cont'd)
4.
Assemble side pinions and
thrust washers on spider. Place this
assembly in differential case.
5.
Place side gear and thrust
washer in position on side pinions.
7.
Install idler pins and pinions.
8.
Place thrust washer in support
case.
10.
To install differential assembly,
place support case and ring gear
assembly on a bench or the floor.
Position case on its side. Carefully
lift and slide differential assembly
into case. Engage idler pinions with
ring gear teeth to complete the
installation.
NOTE:
During differential installa-
tion, be sure thrust washer stays in
its proper mounting position.
11.
Install thrust washer and small
support case over differential
assembly.
6.
Align punch marks and place
plain case on case (with pins). in-
stall cap screws and torque to
90-110 ft-lbs. (122-149 Nm).
NOTE:
Turn side gear hub to check
for free differential rotation. Rota-
tion may require up to 50 ft-lbs.
(65 Nm).
9.
During installation of ring gear,
temporarily use two bolts in mount-
ing holes to assure bolt hole align-
ment. Place ring gear on support
case (see photo), then remove the
two bolts.
12.
Carefully install ring gear bolts, making certain flat on bolt head is
seated against the outside diameter of the support case. Install nuts
and torque to 110-130 ft-lbs. (149-176 Nm).
NOTE:
Temporarily install sliding clutch (or sun gear) and check
planetary for free rotation.
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