Spicer Single Drive Axles Service Manual: 34DS, 34RS, 38DS, 38RS, DS340, RS340, DS380, RS380, DS400, RS400, DS3 - Manual (Page 41)

Forward Axle Differential Carrier Replacement
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Ser
vice Procedure
Install Differential Carrier Assembly
Special Instructions
D341, 381 (P), 401-P, 402(P), 403(P), 451-P models do NOT use and output shaft Rear Bearing Retaining Washer.
Before installing carrier assembly, inspect and thoroughly clean interior of axle housing.
When installing differential carrier assembly, it is important to follow correct procedures to assure useful life. Failure to cor-
rectly install rear bearing and retaining washer could result in premature axle failure.
Note: Use silicone rubber gasket compound on axle housing mating surface as shown in the illustrations. Compound will set in
20 minutes. Install carrier and axle housing cover before compound sets or reapply.
Procedure -
1. Apply silicone gasket compound. Install differential carrier assembly in axle housing. Install nuts and lock washers. Tighten
to correct torque. (See Chart).
2. Axle Housing Cover and Output Shaft Bearing Parts. If removed, install cover and fasten with nuts, cap screws and lockwash-
ers. Tighten to correct torque. If removed, install bearing parts (see steps 3 through 6).
Torque Chart
Size Torque- ft. lbs. (N.m)
Differential Carrier
5/8-18 (Grade 8 stud) 220-240 (298-325)
Axle Housing Cover
7/16 - 20 (Grade 8 stod) 78-86 (94 - 116)
Cap screw size
7/16 - 14 (Grade 5) 48-56 (65 - 75)
5/8 - 18 (Grade 8) 220 - 240 (298 - 325)
IMPORTANT
WARNING
SILICONE GASKET COMPOUND SILICONE GASKET COMPOUND
PATTERN DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER PATTERN. HOUSING COVER
MATING SURFACE MATING SURFACE.
Location of hole in
rear cover.