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Drive axle wheel end service – Spicer TPCS (Tire Pressure Control System) Service Manual User Manual

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4. Before installation, lubricate the outer bearing with

the same lubricant used in the axle sump.

Note: Lubricate only with clean axle lubricant of the
same type used in the axle sump. Do not pack the
bearings with grease before installation. Grease will

prevent the proper circulation of axle lubricant and may
cause wheel seal failure.

5. Install the outer bearing on the spindle.

6. Install the inner nut on the spindle and adjust as

follows:

• Torque the inner nut to 200 lb. ft.

(272 N•m) while rotating the hub.

• Loosen the inner nut one full turn.

• Re-torque to 50 lb. ft. (68 N•m) while rotating

hub.

• Back the nut off

1

/

4

turn.

7. Install the spindle washer. See Figure 35.

If the dowel pin and washer are not aligned,

remove washer, turn it over and reinstall. If
required,

loosen the inner nut just enough for

alignment.

Drive Axle Wheel End

Service

Figure 35 Adjusting Nut Identification

Wheel Bearing

Adjusting Nut

(Inner)

Dowel

Pin

Spindle

Washer

Outer Nut

Figure 36 Sleeve O-Ring Leak Test

2" ID pipe, 12" long

Shop air

supply

Pressure Gauge

Reservoir

3/4" ID hose

2' long maximum

Valve

Air Port