Spicer Drive Axles Service Manual - Manual (Page 12)

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CLEANING AND INSPECTION
DRYING
INSPECTION
GEARS
SPLINES
1 . Parts should be cleaned with emulsion cleaners or pe-
troleum base cleaning solvent.
Use soft, clean, lintless towels or rags to dry components
after cleaning. Bearings should
not be dried by spinning
with compressed air. This can damage mating surfaces
due to the lack of lubrication.
After drying, parts should be coated with a light coat of
lubricant or rust inhibitor to prevent damage from
corrosion. If parts are to be stored for a prolonged
period, they should be wrapped in wax paper.
Inspect gears for excessive wear or damage. Replace
gears that are pitted, scored, broken, or worn.
SHAFTS
Inspect shafts for nicks or scoring.
HOUSINGS
Inspect thrust washers for scoring and cracking.
Inspect housing for stripped threads and bending fatigue.
Inspect all splines for excessive wear, distortion from
twisting, and cracking.
BEARINGS
Prior to reassembly, inspect parts for signs of excessive
wear or damage. Replacement of these parts can prevent
premature failure and costly downtime.
Bearing surfaces should be inspected for pitting, excessive
wear, or overheating.
THRUST WASHERS
CLEANING
NOTE: Alkaline type solutions may cause
damage to machined surfaces and should be
avoided.
2 . Make sure interior of axle housing is clean prior to reas-
sembly.
3 . Clean all gasket surfaces of old material.