Spicer Single Speed Axle - Service Manual - Manual (Page 24)

3-15
APPLYING RTV SILICONE
GASKET SEALER TO COVER PLATE
Figure 3-50
Step (51) Apply gasket sealer to cover plate and assemble
to carrier. Torque screws to specification.
TOOL: Torque Wrench
NOTE
The cover face of the carrier and the flat surface of
the cover plate must be free of any oil film or foreign
material. Sealant material must meet specifications
as described in the specification section of this
manual.
Apply sealer to cover plate surface. Ensure that
the sealer bead is laid on the inside of the cover
screw holes. The bead is not to pass through the
holes or outside of the holes.
The bead is to be 1 /
8
" to 1 /
4
" (3.18 - 6.35 mm) high
and 1 /
8
" to 1 /
4
" (3.18 - 6.35 mm) wide.
Allow one hour cure time before filling carrier with
the proper amount of specified lubricant and vehicle
operation.
Assemble axle shafts and wheel end components.
Refer to your vehicle service manual for proper
wheel bearing setting specification.