Spicer Single Speed Axle - Service Manual - Manual (Page 13)

DRIVE PINION REMOVAL
Step (16) Secure end yoke or flange with holding wrench,
and remove pinion nut and washer. NOTE: PINION NUT
HAS 500 LBS. FT. (677.9 Nom) MAX. OF TORQUE FOR
RETENTION.
TOOL: 67 19 Yoke Holder
Torque Multiplier
Long Handle break-over bar (wrench)
Figure 3-12
Step (17) Remove end yoke or flange with tools as shown.
If end yoke or flange shows wear in the area of the seal
contact surface, it should be replaced.
TOOL: 2 Jaw Puller
Figure 3-13
Step (18) Remove pinion by tapping with a rawhide or
plastic hammer. Catch the pinion with your hand to prevent
it from falling and being damaged.
3-4
WARNING: Gear teeth may have sharp
edges. When handling gears, use care to
avoid personal injury.
NOTE
On the spline end of the pinion, there are bearing
preload shims. These shims may stick to the pinion
or bearing or even fall out. These shims are to be
collected and kept together since they will be used
later in assembly. Try not to mutilate shims. If’ shims
are mutilated, replace with new ones.
Figure 3-14
Step (19) Pull out pinion seal with puller as shown. Discard
seal. REPLACE WITH NEW ONE AT TIME OF ASSEMBLY.
Remove bearing cone and outer thrust washer.
TOOL: D- 131 Slide Hammer