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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4.
Press inner bearing cone on pinion.
To prevent bearing damage, use suitable sleeve that only
contacts inner race of bearing cone.
5.
Install bearing spacer on pinion.
Note: When new gear set or pinion bearings are used, select
nominal size spacer (see chart page 20). If original
parts are used, use spacer removed during disassem-
bly.
6.
Install bearing cage on drive pinion.
7.
Install pinion outer bearing cone.
Note: At this stage in assembly, check pinion bearing pre-
load de-scribed in Adjustment Section of this manual
for "slip fit" outer pinion bearing. Rear Axle: Do not in-
stall oil seal until adjustment incomplete.
8.
Rear Axle Oil Seal and Yoke: Installation of these parts is the
same for "slip-fit" and "press-fit" bearings. See page 49 (step
8 and 9) for instructions.
Note: For "slip-fit" bearings, pinion may be temporarily re-
moved to simplify seal installation.
9.
Forward Axle Helical Gear and Nut: See page 53 for instruc-
tions.
IMPORTANT