Spicer Single Drive Axles Service Manual: Single Reduction & Single Reduction with Differential Lock - Manual (Page 46)

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Wheel Differential Lock
Install and Adjust Ring Gear Thrust Bolt
Procedure -
1. Thread thrust screw into the carrier until firm contact
with the back face of the ring gear is made.
2. Loosen the thrust screw 1/4 turn to obtain the cor-
rect adjustment of .020" (.50mm) clearance between
gear face and screw. Tighten jam nut, holding thrust
screw stationary with a wrench, torque jam nut 150–
190 ft. lbs. (203–258 N•m).
3. Recheck to assure minimum clearance during full
rotation of ring gear.
1 - Rear carrier or front carrier
2 - Thrust bolt
3 - Thrust bolt jam nut
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