Spicer Single Drive Axles Service Manual: 34DS, 34RS, 38DS, 38RS, DS340, RS340, DS380, RS380, DS400, RS400, DS3 - Manual (Page 42)

Forward Axle Differential Carrier Replacement
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3. Install output shaft rear bearing. Tap the outer race (with a sleeve or drift) until it is seated firmly in the machined pocket of
the cover. Secure with snap ring.
4. Lubricate and install the rear bearing sleeve on the output shaft. Make certain it fits snugly against the shoulder at the forward
edge of the shaft splines.
5. Install a new output shaft seal in the axle housing cover.*
Note: Check carrier date – code. on units built prior to 1988, Julian calendar date code could be found on the metal tag on
the differential.
Units built before March 13,1987 (87072), seal should be flush with bottom of chamfer. Units built after March 13,1987
(87072), seal should be installed until 3/32” deeper than bottom of chamfer. Lubricate the seal diameter to prevent damage
during yoke installation.
6. Slide the rear bearing retaining washer over the splines of the outer shaft until it seats flush against the output shaft bearing.
*D341, 381(P), 401-P, 402(P), 403(P), 451-P models do NOT use an output shaft Rear Bearing Retaining Washer.
7. Install output yoke, flat washer and self-locking nut. Tighten to correct torque.
8. Install axle shafts, and stud nuts. (if used, also install lock- washers and taper dowels).
9. Connect main and inter-axle drivelines.
10. Fill axle with correct lubricant (see Lubrication Section).
11. Connect differential lockout air line.
When axle has been disassembled or housing, gears, axle shafts or wheel equipment replaced, check axle assembly for
proper differential action before operating vehicle. Wheels must rotate freely and independently.
*Refer to page 13 for service information on seals, yokes & slingers.
Note: Washer not used on axles with metric threaded nuts. Reference bulletin AXIB-9409.
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