Output shaft assembly – Spicer Tandem Drive Axles Service Manual J340-S, J380-S, J400-S, W460-S User Manual

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OUTPUT SHAFT ASSEMBLY

1 . Support output shaft bearing and press output shaft into

bearing.

2 . Install bearing cage over bearing and secure with snap

ring.

NOTE: To insure proper end play, both inner and outer
bearings are in matched sets with spacers. Do not mix
separate bearings.

CAUTION: Use only enough pressure to lightly seat

bearings against the thick spacer. Excessive pressure could
damage the assembly.

3 . Install new seal using seal installer tool (See Recom-

mended Service Tools, Pgs. 35-36).

4 . Install end yoke using yoke installer tool (See Recom-

mended Service Tools, Pgs. 35-36) and place washer
onto shaft. Clean and dry threads, then coat with Loctite
#680 and torque to 500-600 Lb-Ft (678-813 N-m).

5 . Clean mating surface on axle housing and output shaft

bearing retainer. Apply a 1/16” bead of Loctite #518
Gasket Eliminator on housing mounting flange and around
bolt holes. Install output shaft, with lube trough to
bottom. See Figure 17.

Tighten mounting bolts evenly to

30-40 Lb-Ft (41-55 N-m).

6 . Install rear drive shaft.

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Loctite #518

Lube Trough

End Yoke Assembly (Output)

Output Shaft Oil Seal

Output Shaft Bearing Cage

Bolt
(30-40 Lb-Ft)
(41-55 N-m)

Output Shaft

Snap Ring

Output Shaft Bearing

Flanged Hex Nut
(500-600 Lb-Ft)
(678-813 N-m)

Output Shaft Assembly Complete