Spicer Carrier to Housing Leak Repair Procedure - Manual

Spicer ®
Drive Axles
ABIB-0202R1
Information Bulletin
Bulletin Type: Service/Parts
Topic: Carrier to Housing Leak Repair Procedure
Affected Models: D & R 404 Family of Tandem Drive Axles
This document will explain the recommended repair procedure for a leaking carrier-to-housing joint. This procedure
must be used with Spicer Carrier Installation Kit (P/N 511897) specific contents of this kit are listed below. Refer to
Dana Information Bulletin ABIB-0203 for the proper diagnoses and recommended repair procedure.
It is important that you observe all of the normal safety procedures, including wearing proper
protection for every step in this procedure.
Axle Housing Hardware Kit: Spicer P/N: 511600
Carrier Installation Adapter Kit: Spicer P/N: 511897
Contents:
1- Forward Carrier Adapter Plate - P/N 130840
1- Rear-Rear Carrier Adapter Plate - P/N 130841
4- Guide Pins - P/N 130843
4- Rear-Rear Adapter Plate Capscrew - P/N 130842
1- Instruction Sheet - P/N SHAIS135
Required Tool List:
Clean Oil Pan ½” Impact Gun
Wire Wheel or Abrasive Pad 14 mm 12 pt. Impact Socket
Transmission Jack 21 mm Impact Socket
Large screwdriver / Pry-Bar 24 mm Impact Socket
Jack Stands 9/16” Combination Wrench
Hammer / Mallet
Installation:
1. Block vehicle tires.
2. Disconnect driveline.
3. Drain axle lube into a clean pan. Lube will be reused at the end of this procedure.
4. Remove axle shaft nuts, washers and shaft.
5. Remove all but one carrier fastener. The remaining capscrew will hold the carrier in place until the transmission
jack and adapter plate are moved in place and secured
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