Spicer Tandem Drive Axle Dual Range & Double Planetary 34,000-45,000 lbs - Manual (Page 44)

Differential Carrier Overhaul
(Forward and Rear Axles)
Disassemble Differential Carrier (Cont'd)
6.
On back-side of ring gear, cut
lockwire and remove bearing cap
screws. If the gear set is to be
reused, remove bearing cap,
adjuster and lock as an assembly.
This will facilitate correct posi-
tioning of ring gear during
reassembly.
9. Forward Axle:
Remove pinion
nut. When pinion is equipped with
a slotted nut, remove roll pin with
a pin punch then remove nut.
Remove helical drive gear, using
suitable puller if necessary.
NOTE:
Remove outer pinion
bearing cone if "slip-fit" type.
7.
Remove bearing cups, then lift
ring gear and differential assembly
out of carrier.
10. Forward Axle:
Remove pinion
bearing cage cap screws and lock-
washers. Remove pinion and cage
assembly from carrier. Remove
shim pack.
8. Rear Axle:
Remove pinion
bearing cage cap screws, then
drive pinion, cage and yoke
assembly out of carrier.
IMPORTANT:
Do not allow pinion
to drop on hard surface. Remove
shim pack.
IMPORTANT: Forward and Rear
Axle:
If gear set is to be reused,
keep pinion bearing cage shim
pack intact for use in reassembly.
If the original shims cannot be
reused, record the number and
size of shims in the pack.
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