Spicer Single Drive Axles Service Manual: 34DS, 34RS, 38DS, 38RS, DS340, RS340, DS380, RS380, DS400, RS400, DS3 - Manual (Page 85)

Differential Carrier Overhaul (Forward and Rear Axle)
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Ser
vice Procedure
Assemble Drive Pinion ("Slip-fit" outer pinion bearing)
Procedure -
1. Using appropriate sleeve, press bearing cups in cage (see
adjacent drawings).
2. Press pilot bearing in pinion.
To prevent bearing damage, use suitable sleeve that only
contacts inner bearing race.
3. Stake pilot bearing using staking tool and press. This is es-
sential to retain the bearing.
Forward Axle Pinion.
Press Bearing Cups
in Cage.
I P R E SS
1
- Cups must be firmly seated in cage
Check with feeler gauge (1.0001")
after installation
NOTE: Install cups one at a time.
Rear Axle Pinion.
Press Bearing Cups
in Cage.
I P R E SS
I I
"A" - Caps must be firmly seated in cage
Check with feeler gauge (0.001")
after installation.
NOTE: Install cups one at a time.
IMPORTANT