Spicer Single Drive Axles Service Manual: 34DS, 34RS, 38DS, 38RS, DS340, RS340, DS380, RS380, DS400, RS400, DS3 - Manual (Page 25)

Adjustments
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Ser
vice Procedure
Wheel end play is the free movement of the tire and wheel assembly along the spindle axis.
2. Attach a dial indicator with its magnetic base to the hub or brake drum as shown below:
3. Adjust the dial indicator so that its plunger or pointer is against the end of the spindle with its line of action approximately
parallel to the axis of the spindle.
4. Grasp the wheel assembly at the 3 o’clock and 9 o’clock positions. Push the wheel assembly in and out while oscillating it to
seat the bearings. Read bearing end play as the total indicator movement.
If end play is not within specification, readjustment is required.
Procedure - End Play Readjustment Procedure
1. Excessive End Play - If end play is greater than.005” (.127 mm), remove the outer nut and pull the lock washer away from
the inner nut, but not off the spindle. Tighten the inner nut to the next alignment hole of the dowel-type washer (if used).
Reassemble the washer and torque the outer nut. Verify end play with a dial indicator.
2. Insufficient End Play - If end play is not present, remove the outer nut and pull the lock washer away from the inner nut, but
not off the spindle. Loosen the inner nut to the next adjustment hole of the dowel-type washer (if used). Reassemble the wash-
er and re-torque the outer nut. Verify end play with a dial indicator.
3. Fine Tuning the End Play - If, after performing the readjustment procedures, end play is still not within the.001”-.005” (.025
mm to.127 mm) range, disassemble and inspect the components. If parts are found to be defective, replace the defective
parts, reassemble and repeat wheel bearing adjustment procedure. Verify end play with a dial indicator.
End Play Adjustment
with Tire & Wheel
Assembly
With indicator mounted at bottom,
Push/Pull at sides of drum
End Play Adjustment
with Wheel hub
CAUTION