Spicer Drive Axles Service Manual J175-S, J190-S, J210-S, J220-S, J230-SB, W230-S - Manual (Page 24)

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INSTALLATION OF DIFFERENTIAL
CARRIER INTO AXLE HOUSING
1. Thoroughly clean the inside of the carrier housing
and inspect the housing mounting surface for nicks
and general cleanliness. Stone the surface if neces-
sary to remove burrs or nicks. Bolt holes must
also be checked, to see that they are free of
contaminants.
Figure 13
Loctite #518
Gasket Eliminator
2. Apply an .125 inch (3.175 mm) diameter bead of
Loctite #518 gasket eliminator onto the axle
housing mounting flange and around each bolt
hole.
See Figure 13.
3. Thread two studs into the axle housing 180 0 apart.
This will eliminate rotation of the carrier assembly
after it makes contact with the gasket material
.
4. Install the carrier assembly into the axle housing.
If reinstalling used bolts, clean the mounting bolts,
and coat with Loctite #277, and install. Tighten
bolts evenly in cross pattern. Torque bolts
240-260 Lb-Ft (325-352 N-m).
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. (See
Axle/Torque Specifications, Pg.
21)
9. Clean magnetic drain plug and install. Torque
magnetic drain plug to 35-45 Lb-Ft (47-61 N-m).
Fill unit to proper level with hypoid gear lubricant.
10. Install fill plug and torque to 35-45 Lb-Ft
(47-61 N-m).
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.
J Models 31.5 15
W Models 34.5 16.5
Model Pints Liters
CAPACITIES (Approximate*):
* Lube capacity will vary depending upon the housing
angle in each vehicle. Capacities given above are for an
angle of 4°. Fill to the lower edge of the fill hole in the axle
housing as shown above.