Spicer Tandem Drive Axles Service Manual D170, D190, and D590 Series - Manual (Page 14)

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Differential Carrier Assembly
Install Differential Carrier (Forward and Rear)
Before installing carrier assembly, inspect and thoroughly
clean interior of axle housing using an appropriate solvent
and clean rag.
1. Apply Spicer approved RTV compound on axle
housing mating surface as shown in the illustration.
Completely remove all old gasket material prior to
applying new material. Compound will set in
5 minutes. Install carrier before compound sets or
reapply.
Tip: To assist in installing complet e differential car-
rier use two pieces of threaded rod (M16 X 1.5)
threaded into carrier capscrew holes. Rod should be
approximately 6" long. Use these to pilot the carrier
into the housing.
2. In stall carrier to housing, lock washers, capscrews
and nuts. Torque to proper specification. Torque to
250–290 lbs. ft. (339–393 N•m).
3. Install axle shafts and axle stud nuts. (If used, also
install lock washers and tapered dowels. )
4. Add axle lubricant. Fill to bottom of filler hole.
5. Rear Only: Connect inter-axle driveline, making sure
all yokes are in phase. Lubricate u-joints.
6. Front Only: Connect main driveline, making sure all
yokes are in phase. Lubricate u-joints.
7. Front Only: Connect differential lockout air line.
IMPORTANT
1 - Apply silicone gasket in this pattern
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