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

Disassemble Drive Pinion
NOTE:
Sicer drive axles may be equipped with either "slip-fit" or "press-fit" outer pinion bearings.
procedures are contained in this section for disassembly of both types.
IMPORTANT:
During the following
yoke removal procedure, the drive
pinion may fall out of bearings and
cage. Do not allow pinion to drop
on hard surface.
1. Rear Axle Pinion Yoke:
Remove yoke. If pinion nut was
not loosened during earlier disas-
sembly, clamp assembly in vise
jaws, use brass pads to prevent
damage.
2. Forward and Rear Axle Pinion
Bearing Cage:
For pinion with
"press-fit" bearing cone, support
cage and press pinion out of bear-
ing cage and bearing cone.
For pinion with "slip-fit" bearing
cone, the cage, outer bearing and
pinion can usually be disassem-
bled easily without a press. If
difficulty is experienced, use
a press.
Loosen and remove pinion nut
and flat washer.
NOTE:
Flat washers are not used
with metric threaded nuts. Metric nuts
went into production on 7-1-95.
Removing "Sllp-Fit" Outer Bearing
Cone (Rear Axle illustrated).
3. Rear Axle Pinion Oil Seal and
Outer Bearing Cone:
Remove oil
seal and bearing cone from cage.
Discard oil seal. Remove bearing
cups with suitable puller.
Removing Bearing Cage (Rear
Axle illustrated).
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