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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Ser
vice Procedure
4.
Using a chain hoist, lift ring gear and differential assembly
out of carrier.
5.
Forward Axle: Remove pinion nut (see NOTE under Step 1).
Remove helical drive gear, using puller if necessary.
Note: Remove outer pinion bearing cone if Slip-fit.
6.
Forward Axle: Remove pinion bearing cage cap screws. Re-
move drive pinion and cage assembly from carrier. Remove
shim pack.
7.
Rear Axle: Remove pinion bearing cage cap screws, then
drive pinion, cage and yoke assembly out of carrier.
Do not allow pinion to drop on hard surface. Remove shim
pack.
Forward and Rear Axle: If gear set is to be reused, keep
pinion bearing cage shim pack intact for use in reassem-
bly. If the original shims cannot be reused, record the
number and size of shims in the pack.
IMPORTANT