Spicer Drive Axles Service Manual - Manual (Page 2)

Axle Identification .................................................................... 1
Identification ............................................................................. 2
Model Identification Numbering System
Gear Set
Axle Lubricant Recommendations......................................... 3
General Precautions ................................................................. 4
Axle Components ..................................................................... 5
Removal ...................................................................................... 6
Differential Carrier from Axle Housing
Differential from Carrier
Differential Disassembly ......................................................... 7
Pinion Above Center Applications ........................................ 8
Pinion Disassembly .................................................................. 9
Cleaning and Inspection ......................................................... 10
Pinion Assembly ........................................................................ 11
Pinion Position .......................................................................... 13
Pinion Setting Chart ................................................................. 14
Differential Assembly ............................................................... 16
Differential Installation ............................................................ 17
Ring Gear and Pinion Tooth Contact Pattern .................... 18
Wheel Bearing Adjustment ..................................................... 19
Installation of Differential Carrier Into Axle Housing ....... 20
Axle/Torque Specifications .................................................... 21
Recommended Service Tools ................................................. 22
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GENUINE SPICER SERVICE PARTS
Should an axle assembly require replacement component
parts, it is recommended that Spicer Heavy Axle Service
Parts be used. Spicer Heavy Axle Service Parts are
manufactured under the same rigid specification as are
original equipment axle components. This assures the
customer who uses genuine Spicer service parts, maxi-
mum reliability for a Spicer Heavy Axle assembly. They
may be obtained through your vehicle manufacturer. The use of non-original Spicer service parts may cause
premature component failure and may void the warranty.
The items included in this book are currently being offered
as service parts at the time of printing. The part numbers
and illustrations are provided specifically for reference
purposes only. Therefore, Spicer reserves the right to
update this manual without notice or liability.
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