Spicer Convertible Tandem Axles - Manual (Page 45)

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Bowl Tag Axle
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Bowl Tag Axle Conversion Process
Axle Disassembly Procedure
1. Block the front and rear of at least one of the steer
axle wheels so the vehicle can not move during this
procedure. Always wear safety glasses.
2. Drain the lube from the rear drive axle by removing
the drain plug at the bottom of the housing.
3. Remove inter axle driveline.
4. Remove the axle shaft nuts and washers. Remove
rear axle shafts.
5. Remove rear axles U-tube breather assembly.
6. Now, remove the rear axle carrier assembly. Start by
removing the carrier to housing caps screws, nuts
and washers.
7. Remove carrier assembly.
8. With a rag, wipe out the inside of the drive axle
housing to remove the majority of any remaining
lube. There is no need to use a solvent to remove
residual oil. The residual lube will help keep the
inside of the housing from rusting due to condensa-
tion in the future.
9. Reinstall the housing drain plug and torque to 60 +/-
10 lb-ft.
Axle Assembly Procedure
1. Apply a 1/8” bead of Ultra Gray sealant to the drive
axle housing to carrier interface. Make sure to apply
sealant around each bolt hole as shown.
2. Install the housing cover plate using caps screw part
number 130836 and washer part number 130877.
3. Torque caps screw in a cris-cross pattern to 250 +/-
10 lb-ft.
4. Now install the housing breather plug, part number
673360 and torque to 25 lb-ft.
5. At the wheel end of the rear-rear axle, install the
spindle end plugs part number 302835 to both sides
of the housing.
Note: Apply a thin coat of oil to the plug O-rings before install-
ing. Only use a rubber dead blow hammer to install if the
plug will not go in by hand.
6. Install the hub cap gasket, hub cap assembly, wash-
ers and nuts.
7. Torque to 25 +/- 5 lb-ft in a cris-cross pattern.
8. The wheel ends can now be refilled with lube
through the end of the hub cap or the fill hole in the
hub if available.
9. Proper fill level is marked on the window of the hub
cap.
Note: The vehicle must be driven, then recheck the lube level
before the vehicle is returned to service.
Spindle Plug
IMPORTANT