Spicer Tandem Drive Axles Service Manual D__R440, 460, 480, D_R461, 462, 463, 521, 581, 601, 651, 652, 653 - Manual (Page 71)

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Drive Pinion
Drive Pinion
4. If removed, install bearing race in power divider cov-
er, using driver and hammer.
5. Install snap ring to secure bearing race.
Snap ring is spring steel and may pop out. Wear safety
glasses when installing.
Torque to 980 lbs. ft. (1329 N•m), then continue tightening
nut to align slow with the nearest hole in pinion shank. In-
stall roll pin.
Torque Chart
Pinion Self-Locking Nut
Size lbs. ft. N•m
1-3/4 - 12 840 - 1020 1139 - 1383
Pinion Slotted Nut and Roll Pin
Size lbs. ft. N•m
1-3/4 - 12 980* 1329*
* Torque nut to 980 lbs. ft. (1,329 N•m), then continue tight-
ening nut to align nut slot to nearest hole in pinion shank.
WARNING
IMPORTANT