Spicer Single Drive Axles Service Manual: S140 Series - Manual (Page 15)

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Differential Carrier Assembly
Differential Carrier
Assembl
y
Remove Wheel Differential
Note: Omit this step if the gear set is to be replaced. If gear
set is to be reused, check tooth contact pattern and ring
gear backlash before disassembling differential carrier.
When checking backlash, a yoke must be installed and
torqued to get an accurate reading. Best results are
obtained when established wear patterns are maintained
in used gearing.
1. Mount differential carrier in repair stand.
Note: For easier disassembly, loosen but do not remove pin-
ion (self-locking) nut.
2. Punch mark bearing caps. If reusing gear set, also
punch mark bearing adjusters for reference during
assembly.
1 - Punch Marks
3. Remove capscrews and bearing caps. Back off bear-
ing adjusters and remove adjusters and bearing
cups.
4. Lift ring gear and differential assembly out of carrier.
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