Spicer RST40 Product Design Changes - Manual

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Spicer ®
Drive Axles
ABIB-0510R3
Information Bulletin
Bulletin Type: Parts Information
Topic: RST40 Product Design Changes
Affected Models: RST40, RST41
In April of 2005 Dana made major design changes to the RST40 and RST41model axles. The design changes impact
service parts and the information contained in this bulletin will help show the design variations between the original design
and the latest design. Some of the parts in areas that were changed are common to the popular RS404 family axles.
These parts are readily available at PDC’s and OEM Dealerships.
The areas of impacted area of design change are outlined below and detailed in specific pages of the bulletin.
SUBJECT GROUP: BULLETIN PAGE
INNER PINION BEARING page 2
PINION BEARING CAGE AND SHIMS page 2
GEAR/PINION KITS page 3
RING GEAR NUTS & BOLTS page 3
CARRIER & CAP page 4
CARRIER-TO-HOUSING FASTENERS page 4
RST40 SERVICE PARTS LISTING – (OLD vs. NEW) page 5
This bulletin contains product information.
Dana Corporation is not committed or liable for canvassing existing product.
Revised Edition
(Updated 1.10.08)