Spicer Tandem Drive Axle Dual Range & Double Planetary 34,000-45,000 lbs - Manual (Page 32)

Power Divider Replacement
(with differential carrier assembled to axle housing)
Removing and Installing Power Divider.
The power divider can be replaced with the axle assembly in or out
of chassis and with differential carrier assembled to axle housing.
WARNING:
DURING REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION, THE
POWER DIVIDER ASSEMBLY MUST BE SUPPORTED AS A SAFETY
PRECAUTION. DURING REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION, THE lNTER-
AXLE DIFFERENTIAL MAY FALL FROM
CARRIER. EXERCISE CAUTION TO PREVENT
DAMAGE OR INJURY.
With axle out of chassis, use chain hoist. Fasten
chain to input yoke to remove power divider.
NOTE:
Lifting mechanism may create nicks and
burrs on input yoke. Remove if present.
With axle installed in chassis, use a transmission
jackãor a chain hoist and a sling. Wrap sling
strap around power divider and attach to chain
hoist hook as shown in photos.
Removing Power Divider with Chain Hoist and Sling.
Remove Power Divider from Differential Carrier
CAUTION:
DURING REMOVAL of POWER DIVIDER, THE lNTER-
AXLE DIFFERENTIAL MAY FALL FROM CARRIER. EXERT CAUTION
TO PREVENT DAMAGE OR INJURY.
6.
Pull power divider assembly forward until it is completely free of carrier,
then remove the assembly.
7. Inter-axle Differential. With
power divider removed, the inter-axle differ-
ential can be lifted off output shaft side gear (see photo on page 33).
NOTE:
Late Model Axles may be equipped with a Spring and Thrust
Button mounted between input and output shafts (see Service Bulletin
Supplement at back of this manual).
8. Output Shaft.
If necessary, remove output shaft as follows: Disconnect
inter-axle driveline. Remove nut, flat washer and output shaft yoke. Pull
output shaft assembly out of carrier (see photo on page 33).
9. Axle Housing Cover and Output Shaft Bearing Parts.
If necessary,
remove these parts following instructions on page 30.
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