Spicer Wheel Differential Bearing Inspection and Repair Process - Manual (Page 2)

3. Remove the carrier caps. With a rubber hammer tap the sides of the cap to loosen.
4. With a wire brush, rag and solvent remove old Loctite and/or lubrication from the carrier cap and bearing cup
threads.
5. Next, apply the Loctite 540 (blue) locking compound to both threaded bearing adjusters. Two 1/8” beads should
be applied to the center of the threaded area of the adjuster. Start and end the bead 1” from the carrier housing
surface.
Note: Cover the bearing with a clean rag before removing the old dry Loctite.
Important Note: It is important that the locking compound does not come in contact with the rollers and/or bearing
race. Compound on bearing surfaces could cause premature bearing failures.