Spicer Single Drive Axles Service Manual: 34DS, 34RS, 38DS, 38RS, DS340, RS340, DS380, RS380, DS400, RS400, DS3 User Manual
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Differential Carrier Overhaul (Forward and Rear Axle)
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Disassemble Differential Carrier (with power divider removed)
Special Instructions
If gear set is to be reused, check tooth contact pattern and ring gear backlash before disassembling differential carrier. Best results
are obtained when established wear patterns are maintained in using gearing. Omit this step if the gear set is to be replaced.
Procedure -
1.
Mount differential carrier in repair stand.
Note: For easier disassembly, loosen but do not remove
pinion self-locking nut. When forward axle pinion is
equipped with slotted nut, remove roll pin with a pin
punch then loosen nut.
2.
Punch mark differential bearing caps. If reusing gear set,
also punch mark bearing adjusters for reference during as-
sembly.
3.
Cut lock-wire. Remove cap screws, flat washers and bearing
caps.