Spicer Convertible Tandem Axles - Manual (Page 20)

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Drive Pinion
Drive Pinion Overhaul and Assembly
The preload of the bearings on the drive pinion is adjusted by
a spacer between the inner and outer bearing cones and the
helical gear. The preload is adjusted by changing the thickness
of the spacer. A thicker spacer will decrease the preload, a
thinner spacer will increase the bearing preload.
The following procedure covers both the forward and rear axle
carrier overhaul and assembly.
Note: See carrier disassembly for instructions on pinion and
yoke removal.
1. If the model of axle uses a pilot bearing, remove the
bearing using a split-type puller. Use two procedure
steps to remove each bearing.
a. Mount the puller vertically to separate the bear-
ing from the pinion. This action will force the
puller halves behind the bearing race and start
moving the bearing from the pinion.
b. Mount the puller horizontally to press the bear-
ing from the pinion.
2. Remove the inner pinion bearing cone from the pin-
ion using a split-type puller. Use two procedure
steps to remove each bearing.
a. Mount the puller vertically to separate the bear-
ing from the pinion. This action will force the
puller halves behind the bearing race and start
moving the bearing from the pinion.
b. Mount the puller horizontally to press the bear-
ing from the pinion.
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Use the correctly sized spacer. Do not use shim stock or
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