Spicer Tandem Drive Axle Dual Range & Double Planetary 34,000-45,000 lbs - Manual (Page 43)

Differential Carrier Overhaul
(Forward and Rear Axles)
Disassemble Differential Carrier
(with power divider removed)
NOTE:
If the gear set is to be
reused, check tooth contact pattern
and ring gear backlash before
beginning disassembly. Best
overhaul results are obtained when
used gearing is adjusted to run in
established wear patterns. Omit
this step if the gear set is to be
replaced.
When reusing the gear set, remove
the left-hand bearing cap, adjuster
and lock as a unit. This will help
return the gear set to its original
adjustment during reassembly.
1.
Mount the differential carrier in
a repair stand.
NOTE:
For easier disassembly,
loosen but do not remove pinion
self-locking nut. When forward
axle pinion is equipped with
slotted nut, remove roll pin with
a pin punch then loosen nut.
Rear Axle Forward Axle
2. Dual Range Axles Only:
Remove shift fork seal and spring.
Remove expansion plugs, then
working at the lower (or small) plug
hole, drive out the shift fork shaft.
WARNING:
WHEN USING A
DRIFT, PUNCH OR SIMILAR
TOOL, WEAR SAFETY GLASSES.
3. Dual Range Axles Only:
Dis-
engage shift fork yoke from sliding
collar. Then remove clutch and
shift fork.
Planetary Double Reduction
Axles:
A sun gear is used in place
of sliding clutch gear. To remove
sun gear, remove cap screws and
the retainer which holds gear in
position, then remove sun gear.
4.
If reusing gear set, punch mark
bearing adjusters for reference
during assembly.
5.
On teeth-side of ring gear, cut
lockwire and remove bearing cap
screws. Remove cap, adjuster and
lock.
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