Spicer Tandem Drive Axles Service Manual D170, D190, and D590 Series User Manual
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17.
A. For axles built before August 2006. Line up cage
slot with locking fastener. Turn in input cage locking
fastener and torque to the proper specifications.
See Torque Chart.
B. For axles built after August 2006 using the
piloted adjuster and cover. Torque locking stud to
20 ft. lbs. then torque jam nut to 65 ft. lbs.
18. Install input seal using proper installation tool.
19. Install yoke and slinger assembly.
20. Install input shaft flanged nut and torque to the
proper specifications. See Torque Chart.
Note: A torque multiplier is recommended. If difficulty achiev-
ing correct torque, torque the nut with the truck wheels
on the ground and with the axle shaft installed.
21. Verify that the endplay is between 0.001" to 0.005"
(0.03 to 0.13 mm). If not, readjust until the proper
specification is achieved.
Note: High entry models should be set to an endplay of 0.001"
to 0.005".
22. Use a punch with a round tip to stake the pinion nuts
flange into the machined slot in the pinion shaft. See
diagram below.
The stake must be deep enough to enter the machined slot
of the input shaft. See diagram below.
Failure to stake the pinion nut properly may result in the nut
coming loose during service. The pinion nut should never
be reused, always replace with new.
Stud
Jam Nut
CAUTION
1 - Round Tipped Chisel
2 - Nuts Staking Flange
3 - Machined Slot In Pinion
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WARNING