Spicer Tandem Drive Axles Service Manual D__R440, 460, 480, D_R461, 462, 463, 521, 581, 601, 651, 652, 653 - Manual (Page 28)

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Power Divider
Remove Power Divider
The power divider can be replaced with the axle assembly both
in or out of the chassis and with the differential carrier assem-
bled to the axle housing.
During removal of power divider cover, the inter-axle differ-
ential (IAD), input shaft assembly or IAD shift system parts
may fall from the carrier if not careful. Use caution to pre-
vent injury or damage.
1. Disconnect the main driveline.
2. Disconnect the lockout air line.
3. If overhauling the power divider, loosen but do not re-
move input nut.
4. Position a drain pan under the unit.
5. Remove PDU capscrews.
Method A - With Carrier Installed in
Chassis
1. Use a transmission jack or a chain hoist and a sling.
2. Wrap sling strap around power divider and attach to
chain hoist hook.
3. Tap on the sides of the cover at the dowel pins with a
mallet to create a space large enough to finish freeing
the cover from the dowel pins.
4. Pull the power divider forward until the input shaft
stub end is free of the output side gear, then remove
the assembly.
5. Remove IAD assembly.
Method B - With Carrier Out of Chassis
1. Use a chain hoist.
2. Mount carrier assembly in carrier assembly stand.
3. Remove PDU capscrews.
4. Fasten chain or strap to input yoke to remove power
divider.
During removal of power divider cover, the inter-axle differ-
ential (IAD), input shaft assembly or IAD shift system parts
may fall from the carrier if not careful. Use caution to pre-
vent injury or damage.
Note: Lifting mechanism may create nicks and burrs on input
yoke. Remove nicks and burrs if present.
5. Tap the sides of the cover at the dowel pin location
with a mallet to loosen cover.
6. Remove PDU assembly.
7. Remove IAD assembly.
CAUTION
1 - Carrier assembly stand
CAUTION
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