Intermediate case assembly, Fabricate special plate from 3/8” steel – Spicer Tandem Drive Axles Service Manual J340-S, J380-S, J400-S, W460-S User Manual
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5.063"
1.906"
3.218"
5.281"
2.593"
1.187"
45
1.96"
3.78 DIA.
.917"
4.625"
2.141"
9.843"
3.968"
2.290"
25
3.052"
4.063"
7.531"
4.000"
3.468"
.323"
23.292mm
117.475mm
49.784mm
54.381mm
58.166mm
250.012mm
100.787mm
8.204mm
101.600mm
88.087mm
191.287mm
103.200mm
77.520mm
65.862mm
134.137mm
30.149mm
81.737mm
128.600mm
48.412mm
96.012mm
spacer. Use a thinner spacer to decrease end play or a
thicker spacer to increase end play. Any preload on the
gear bearing will cause premature bearing failure.
11. Assemble bearing cones onto front and tear of input gear
and install input gear assembly into intermediate case.
Rotate to make sure it is seated properly.
12. Assemble shift fork onto shift collar and install into
intermediate case. Be sure the boss on the shift fork is
pointing up or towards the inter-axle differential before
installing. Unit will not shift correctly if installed improp-
erly.
13. Apply Loctite #290 to threads of shift fork shaft.
INTERMEDIATE CASE ASSEMBLY
FABRICATE SPECIAL PLATE FROM 3/8” STEEL
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14. Install shift fork shaft into intermediate case and thread
into shift fork. Torque shaft to 30 to 38 Lb- Ft (41-52 N-
m). Place spring over shaft. Compress spring and install
retainer clip into groove in shaft. Intermediate case is now
ready for assembly of inter-axle differential.
Intermediate Case Assembly Complete