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
7.
Install and tighten bearing cap screws finger tight. If this is
difficult, use hand wrench. The assembly is now read-y for-
adjustment of differential bearing preload, ring gear back-
lash and gear tooth contact.
8.
At the teeth-side of ring gear, position bearing adjuster until
its first thread is visible.
9.
At the back-face side of ring gear, tighten adjuster until there
is no backlash.
10. At the teeth-side of ring gear, tighten adjuster until it con-
tacts the bearing cup. Continue tightening adjuster two or
three notches. This will preload bearings and provide back-
lash.
11. Check Ring Gear Backlash. Measure backlash with a dial in-
dicator. Specifications are listed below. Refer to page 21 for
detailed instructions on adjusting backlash.
Ring Gear Backlash Specifications
USED GEARING - Reset to backlash recorded before disas-
sembly.
NEW GEARING - Backlash should be between 0.006" and
0.016".