Spicer Torsionally Tuned-40 Tandem Drive Axles User Manual
Spicer, Torsionally tuned-40, Tandem drive axles
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DST40
DST41
40,000 lbs. [19,958 kg
Spicer
®
Torsionally Tuned-40
®
Tandem Drive Axles
Torsionally Tuned-40
®
Features:
•
Innovative combination of hypoid and
spiral bevel gearing significantly reduces
excessive inter-axle driveline angles.
•
Eliminates need for “broken-back” axle
set-up in air-ride suspensions.
•
Keeps driveline torsional accelerations well
below acceptable limits at the full-range of ride
heights.
•
Promotes parallel axle installation with common
suspension seat brackets.
•
Less vehicle vibration and improved ride
characteristics.
•
Several patented design features.
Low Cost of Operation Features:
•
Exclusive Micro-Lip seal and slinger system
keeps lube in and contamination out.
•
Patented no maintenance axle venting
system.
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No costly external lube filters to be damaged,
maintained, or replaced.
•
500,000 mile lube drain interval with approved
synthetic lube and oil bath seal or LMS
™
Hub System for linehaul applications.
•
Fast-fade, high strength, axle housing designed
for today’s air-ride suspensions.
•
Patented Flow-Thru
TM
lube system to
maximize lubrication flow in the most demanding
applications.
•
Backed by comprehensive Dana
®
service
support, the best in the business.
Optional Product Features:
•
Driver controlled full wheel differential lock on
forward axle provides positive traction over
slippery or uneven surfaces.
•
Powerful “gerotor” style lube pump system for
added protection in severe service operations.
•
Premium LMS
TM
Hub System virtually eliminates
wheel seal failures and bearing adjustment.
The Spicer
®
Drivetrain Torsional-Reduction
Tandem Drive Axle
Specially “Tuned” and designed to
significantly reduce damaging driveline
torsionals that can destroy many
drivetrain components.