Differential disassembly – Spicer Tandem Drive Axles Service Manual S400 User Manual

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DIFFERENTIAL DISASSEMBLY

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1. Match mark differential case halves with a punch or

chisel for correct alignment in reassembly.

See

Figure 8.

Nut

(300-320 Lb-Ft)

(407-434 N-m)

Flat Washer

Flange Half
Differential Case

Ring Gear

Differential Cross Shaft

Bearing Cone

Bearing Cup

Differential Case Bolt
(180-200 Lb-Ft)
(244-271 N-m)

Plain Half
Differential Case

Differential Pinion Mate

Gear Thrust Washer

Bearing Cone

Bearing Cup

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NOTE: Inspect all parts including the machined
surfaces of the case itself.
IMPORTANT: If any gears are to be replaced, they
must be replaced in sets. Inspect thrust washers for
scoring and excessive wear. Replace all worn or
damaged parts.
7. When it is necessary to remove ring gear from

differential case, carefully loosen ring gear nuts with
breaker bar in an alternating pattern and remove.

IMPORTANT: Do not damage ring gear when loosening
ring gear nuts.
8. Inspect ring gear, ring gear bolts, and ring gear bolt

holes for nicks, excessive wear, and irregularities.

Differential Disassembly Complete

Pinion Mate Thrust Washer

Bolt

Differential Gear

2. Remove differential case bolts and lift off the

differential case half.

3. Remove thrust washer and differential gear.
4. Lift out cross shaft, pinion mates and pinion mate

thrust washers.

5. Remove second differential gear and thrust washer.
6. If differential bearings are to be replaced, remove

old bearings using a suitable puller.

See Figure 9.