Spicer Drive Axles Service Manual Single Axles 2-Speed & Double Reduction - Manual (Page 13)

Disassemble Differential Carrier
(cont'd)
5. Remove bearing cups. Using a chain
hoist lift ring gear and differential assembly
out of carrier.
CAUTION:
During removal of drive
pinion assembly, do not allow pinion to
drop on hard surface.
6. Invert carrier in stand for drive pinion
removal.
emove pinion bearing cage cap screws,
invert carrier in stand, then drive pinion
cage assembly out of carrier. If the gear set
is to be reused, keep the shim pack intact
for use during reassembly. If the original
shims cannot be reused, record the number
of shims in the pack and the size of each.
Disassemble Drive Pinion
CAUTION:
During the following yoke
removal procedure, do not allow pinion to
drop on hard surface.
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1. If pinion nut was not loosened during
earlier disassembly, clamp yoke in vise
jaws. Use brass pads to prevent damage.
Loosen and remove pinion nut. To remove
yoke, use suitable puller or press pinion
out of yoke.
Section
3
REMOVAL / DISASSEMBLY
Drive Axle
Overhaul