Spicer Single Drive Axles Service Manual: Single Reduction & Single Reduction with Differential Lock User Manual
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Pinion Assembly
11. Prior to installation of yoke, make sure yoke is clean
and dry.
12. Install yoke.
13. Install yoke nut using one of the following options:
•
Install a new nut with the pre-applied thread
adhesive compound. Tighten the nut to the
specified torque as specified in the back of this
publication.
•
If a new nut with pre-applied thread adhesive
compound is unavailable, apply “Loctite 277” or
“271” to the nut along two threads, for at least
two flats (120°) of the nut midway through the
thickness.
Follow the instructions specified by the thread adhesive
manufacturer when applying thread adhesive compound.
Note: Use of a torque multiplier is recommended.
TIP: If you can't get the correct torque on yoke nut,
try torquing the nut with the truck wheels on the
ground and with the axle shafts installed.
IMPORTANT
2 Flats
(120 deg.)
Midway thru
thickness of nut