Spicer Drive Axles Service Manual Axle Shift Systems, 2-Speed Single Rear Axles - Manual (Page 29)

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Air Shift System
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Disassembly
Air Shifter Valve Removal/Disassembly
Remove/Disassemble Air Shifter Valve
CAUTION: Air supply to valve must be shut off before the
valve is serviced.
The shifter valve can be disassembled for service without
removing the assembly from the gear shift lever.
1. Remove screw from cover, then lift off cover and
remove shifter knob, knob spring, shifter plate, “0”
ring guide and “0” ring from valve housing.
2. If housing requires replacement, disconnect air
lines, loosen jam nut, then unscrew housing from
shifter lever.
Inspection/Lubrication
Each 50,000 miles, disassemble, inspect and clean, then
lubricate moving parts with barium-base grease. No other
type lubricant should be used.
CAUTION
AIR
SHIFTER
VALVE
Cover Screw
Cover
“O” Ring
“O” Ring Guide
Shifter Plate
Housing
Jam Nut
Knob
Spring
Shifter
Knob