Spicer Single Drive Axles Service Manual: Single Reduction & Single Reduction with Differential Lock - Manual (Page 23)

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Pinion Assembly
Ser
vice Procedure
Adjust Pinion Bearing Preload - (Final Buildup)
Note: On rear axles, do not install oil seal in cage until bearing
preload is correctly adjusted.
After bearing cups are installed, preselect pinion bearing
spacer using the “trial buildup” procedure.
Note: During pinion bearing installation, locate each part in
same position that was used in “trial buildup” preload
test.
Procedure -
1. Press inner bearing cone Pinion Assemblyon pinion.
To prevent bearing damage, use suitable sleeve that only
contacts inner race of bearing cone
2. Install preselected bearing spacer.
3. Install bearing cage on drive pinion.
IMPORTANT
CAUTION