Spicer Tandem Drive Axles Pro-40 Single Reduction and Single Reduction with Differential Lock - Manual (Page 67)

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Rear Assembly
Pinion Installation
Final Buildup
Note: Do not install oil seal in carrier until bearing preload is
correctly adjusted.
1. Press inner bearing cone on pinion.
IMPORTANT:
To prevent bearing damage, use suitable sleeve that only con-
tacts inner race of bearing cone.
2. Install preselected bearing spacer.
3. Press inner and outer bearing cups into the carrier
until seated. Use a feeler gage (0.0015" [0.038 mm]
approximately) to make sure that bearing cups are
fully seated in bearing bores. Apply lubricant to both
cup and cone.
4. Place carrier housing in press with the pinion sup-
ported by wood block (6" x 6"x 6" [152 x 152 x 152
mm]), so the inner pinion bearing is mated to the
cone.
1 - Press
2 - Outer pinion bearing
3 - Wood block
4 - Drive pinion
5 - Bearing preload spacer
5. Press outer bearing onto pinion until completely
seated. Rotate carrier during seating process.
6. Use torque multiplier and torque pinion nut to 710-
1040 lbs. ft. (848-1410 N•m).
IMPORTANT IMPORTANT
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