Spicer DS462 - Manual (Page 3)

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Remember these cracks start on the inside of the housing and work their way out. You will need to grind
through the old weld to the fit-up line, this is where the cover meets the axle housing. You should have
approximately ¼” of distance between the top of the cover to the bottom of the ground area. The blue dotted
lines below represent the area to be ground.
Cover
Radius
Cover
Area To Be
Ground
1/4”
Old Weld
Housing
Fit-Up Line
Crack In Cover Weld 12:00 Position
8. Use a 4-inch angle grinder to grind away the crack. You must grind just below the old weld, down to the fit-up
line. Use the drawing above and the photo below as a guide. It’s very important that you recognize the
difference between the crack and the point where the cover meets the axle housing. Caution*** Be careful to
not break completely through as this will contaminate the axle’s lubricant with grinding material.
Grind Profile
Approximate
Depth
1/4”
Grind Away Crack Side view of Grind
9. Use a wire wheel to remove paint from area to be welded.
10. For All Weld Passes Cover Weld – When using a Mig Welder use approximate setting of 30 volts and 180
amps. If using an Arc welder, use E7018 1/8 inch electrode.
Important** The ground from the welder must be connected to the torque rod bracket. See figure below.
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