Spicer Single Drive Axles Service Manual: S135L, S135N, S135S, S150L, S150N, S150S - Manual (Page 17)

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Pinion Assembly
Pinion Assembly Remove Pinion Assembly
1. Remove yoke nut.
Note: Use of a torque multiplier is recommended as torque
specification on input nut is 700-900 lbs. ft.
(950-1,220 N•m).
2. Remove yoke using a yoke puller service tool.
3. Remove oil seal.
4. Place carrier in a press with threaded end of pinion
face up.
5. Place a wood block under pinion to avoid damage to
gear teeth.
6. Press pinion through outer bearing and out of carrier
casting.
7. Remove bearing preload spacer and save for use in
reassembly.
8. If the gearset is to be reused, remove inner bearing
at this time with a suitable puller. If the gearset is to
be replaced, new bearings must be installed.
1 - Yoke puller
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1 - Carrier assembly
2 - Press
3 - Bearing preload spacer
4 - Pinion
5 - Wood block
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5
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