Spicer Tandem Drive Axles Service Manual J340-S, J380-S, J400-S, W460-S - Manual (Page 33)

1 . Thoroughly clean the inside of the carrier housing and
inspect the housing mounting surface for nicks and general
cleanliness. Stone the surface if necessary to remove burrs
or nicks. Bolt holes must also be checked to see that they
are free of contaminants.
INSTALLATION OF DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER TO AXLE HOUSING
8. Install the axle shafts to proper location. Torque the axle
flange nuts to vehicle manufacturers specifications.
9. Clean drain plug and install. Torque 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).
Figure 23 Figure 23 Figure 23 Figure 23 Figure 23
Loctite #518
Gasket Eliminator
2. Apply an 1/8“ (3.175 mm) diameter bead of Loctite
#518 Gasket Eliminator onto the axle housing mounting
flange and around each bolt hole. See Figure 23.
3. Thread two studs into the axle housing 180º 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 a
crossing 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.
CAPACITIES (Approximate*):
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.
Forward Rear 33.5 16.0
Rear Rear Axle 26.5 12.7
J Models Pints Liters
* Lube capacity will vary depending upon the housing angle in each
vehicle. Capacities given above are for an angle of 4 degrees. Fill to
the lower edge of the fill hole in the axle housing as shown above.
** Pour 1 Pint (0.5 Liter) of gear lube into the filler hole in top of
Inter-axle Differential cover.
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W Models Pints Liters
Forward Rear 35.5 16.9
Rear Rear Axle 28.5 13.6