Spicer Tandem Drive Axle Dual Range & Double Planetary 34,000-45,000 lbs - Manual (Page 53)

Assemble Drive Pinion
(*"Slip-fit" outer pinion bearing)
1.
Using appropriate sleeve, press
3.
Stake pilot bearing using staking
tool and press. This is essential to
retain the bearing.
6.
Install bearing cage on drive
pinion.
bearing cups in cage.
4.
Press inner bearing cone on
pinion.
IMPORTANT: To prevent bearing
damage, use suitable sleeve that
only contacts inner race of bearing
cone.
7.
Install pinion outer bearing cone.
NOTE:
At this stage in assembly,
check pinion bearing preload de-
scribed in Adjustment Section of
this manual for "slip-fit" outer pinion
bearing.
Rear Axle:
Do not install
oil seal until adjustment is complete.
2.
Press pilot bearing in pinion.
IMPORTANT:
To prevent bearing
damage, use suitable sleeve that
only contacts inner bearing race.
5.
Install bearing spacer on pinion.
NOTE:
When new gear set or pinion
bearings are used, select nominal
size spacer (see chart page 22). If
original parts are used, use spacer
removed during disassembly.
8. Rear Axle Oil Seal and Yoke:
Installation of these parts is the
same for "slip-fit" and "press-fit"
bearings. See page 52 (step 8 and
9) for instructions.
NOTE:
For "slip-fit" bearings,
pinion may be temporarily removed
to simplify seaI installation.
9. Forward Axle Helical Gear and
Nut:
See page 54 for instructions.
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