Spicer Tandem Drive Axles Pro-40 Single Reduction and Single Reduction with Differential Lock User Manual

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Forward Assembly

side gear hub.

8. Install ring gear. Secure with bolts and nuts.

Note: Flange half differential cases were redesigned starting

with production axles built in January 1997. New style
ring gear bolts are also required with the new style
flange case, the torque specification for this bolt is dif-
ferent than the old 126219 bolt. (See chart).

Note: Reference Dana Bulletin ABIB-9701 for more details.

9. Lower assembled differential assembly in to the car-

rier using a hoist and a strap. Be careful not to dam-
age the differential bearings lowering the assembly.

10. Install the bearing cup and bearing adjuster to the

flange half side first.

11. Install the bearing cup and bearing adjuster to the

plain half side. Use a long screwdriver or bar to lift
the differential up while installing the cup and bear-
ing adjuster.

1 - Punch marks

Bolt No.

Torque Specs.

129686

180-220 lb-ft. (N•m 224-298)

126219

215-255 lb-ft. (N•m 292-346)

7. Align punch marks and install plain case half. Install

cap screws and tighten to 114–140 lb-ft. (155–190
N•m). Check differential for free rotation by turning

rward Assembly