Spicer Drive Axles Service Manual Single Axles 2-Speed & Double Reduction - Manual (Page 11)

Differential Carrier Assembly Removal
(Follow procedure in numerical sequence.)
5. 2-Speed Axle Only -
Disconnect shift
unit air lines or electrical wires.
Remove shift units.
NOTE:
When shift unit or axle shaft is
removed, provide container to catch
4. Remove axle shafts, stud nuts, lockwashers \
oil that escapes from reservoir.
and taper dowels (if used). If necessary,
\
loosen dowels by holding a brass drift in
6. Remove nuts, cap screws and washers
the center of the shaft head and striking it
fastening carrier to axle housing. Remove
a sharp blow with a hammer.
differential carrier assembly.
NOTE:
If replacing carrier assembly as a unit, turn to Assembly Section 3, page 31, for instructions.
Disassemble Differential Carrier
NOTE:
If gear set is to be reused, check
tooth contact pattern and ring gear
backlash before disassembling differential
carrier. Best results are obtained when
established wear patterns are maintained in
used gearing. Omit this step if the gear set
is to be replaced.
1.
Mount differential carrier assembly in
repair stand. Loosen but do not remove
pinion nut.
.
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REMOVAL / DISASSEMBLY
Drive Axle
Overhaul
Section
3
WARNING:
Do not strike the axle
shaft flange with a hammer. Do not
use chisels or wedges to loosen
shaft or dowels.
WARNING: Do not lie under carrier
while removing fasteners or after
fasteners are removed. Use trans-
mission jack to support and remove
differential carrier assembly.