Spicer Tandem Drive Axle Dual Range & Double Planetary 34,000-45,000 lbs - Manual (Page 52)

Differential Carrier Overhaul
(Forward and Rear Axles)
Assemble Drive Pinion
("press-fit" outer pinion bearing) (Cont'd)
2.
Press pilot bearing on pinion.
IMPORTANT:
To prevent bearing
damage, use suitable sleeve that
only contacts inner bearing race.
5.
Install preselected bearing
spacer on pinion.
3.
Stake pilot bearing using staking
tool. This is essential to retain the
bearing.
NOTE: During pinion bearing in-
stallation, locate each part in same
position that was used in "Trial
Build-up" Preload Test.
6.
Install bearing cage on drive
pinion.
8. Rear Axle Only.
With pinion
installed and bearing preload ad-
justment complete, install oil seal
with a press. **
9. Rear Axle Only.
Prior to installa-
tion of yoke, lubricate oil seal and
make sure yoke is clean and dry.
Install yoke, flat washer* and nut.
Torque nut to correct specification.
4.
Press inner bearing cone on
pinion.
IMPORTANT:
To prevent bearing
damage, use suitable sleeve that
only contacts inner race of bearing
cone.
7.
Press outer bearing cone on
pinion.
IMPORTANT:
To prevent bearing
damage, use suitable sleeve that
only contacts inner race of bearing
cone.
IMPORTANT:
At this stage of
assembly, "final-check" pinion bear-
ing preload. See Adjustment Sec-
tion of this manual.
NOTE:
After tightening pinion
nut, recheck pinion bearing rolling
torque. See Adjustment Section for
"Press-fit' outer pinion bearing.
10. Forward Axle Pinion Helical
Gear and Nut:
These parts are
installed during pinion installation
(see page 54).
** IMPORTANT:
Refer to page 15 for service information on Seals, Yokes & Slingers.
5 2 * Flat washer not used on axles with metric threaded nuts.