Spicer Drive Axles Service Manual G & M - Manual (Page 24)

4. Insert and tighten set screw 30-40 Lb-Ft
(41-54 N-m).
5. Install shift fork seal and spring. See Figure 12.
SUN GEAR RETAINER INSTALLATION
NOTE: See M230-T export model assembly instructions
of Sun Gear Retainer, Pg. 27.
1. Install sun gear retainer plate
with chamfered teeth
facing out and four bolts. For double reduction
models: Install the two bottom bolts only. Torque
bolts to 220-250 Lb-Ft (298-339 N-m).
NOTE: If lock plates will not fit correctly over bolts and
retainer plate, tighten the bolt until lock plate can be
installed.
2. Install sun gear. For double reduction models: Install
the double reduction plate, install two bolts and
torque to 220-250 Lb-Ft (298-339 N-m).
3. For two speed models, slide shift fork into carrier
housing and position on sun gear. Install shift fork
shaft through hole in carrier housing and shift fork.
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4. Install the carrier assembly into the axle housing.
Clean the mounting bolts, and coat with Loctite
#277 (red), or its equivalent, and install. Tighten
bolts evenly in cross pattern. See torque specifica-
tions for carrier mounting bolts.
5. Allow one hour cure time for gasket material before
adding hypoid gear lubricant.
6. Remove the old axle flange gasket and clean mating
surfaces of the hub and axle flange.
7. Install the new axle flange gasket.
8. Install the axle shafts to proper location. Torque
the axle flange nuts to vehicle manufacturers
specifications.
9. Clean drain plug and
install. Fill unit to
proper level with
hypoid gear lubri-
cant.
1. Thoroughly clean the inside of the carrier housing
and inspect the housing mounting surface for nicks
and general cleanliness. Stone the surface if
necessary to remove burrs or nicks.
2. Apply an 1/8" bead of Loctite #518 gasket elimina-
tor onto the axle housing mounting flange and
around each bolt hole.
See Figure 13.
3. Thread 2 studs into the axle housing 180
0 apart.
This will eliminate rotation of the carrier assembly
after it makes contact with the gasket material
.
INSTALLATION OF CARRIER INTO AXLE HOUSING
NOTE : Lubricant close enough to bottom of fill hole to be seen or
touched is not sufficient. Lubricant must be level with the fill hole.
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Sun Gear Retainer Installation Complete
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