SPICER AXLE MAINTENANCE MANUAL FRONT AND REAR CARRIER TYPE fencan iti nineiaee BANC eoRRaAEN FORT WAYNE, INDIANAINDEX LUBRICATION . . IDENTIFICATION OF SERVICE TOOLS ... AXLE IDENTIFICATION .......... FRONT AXLES — WHEEL ENDS Closed Knuckle Design (Hub & Drum) .. . = Spring Loaded King Pin Design (Hub & Rotor)... .. REAR AXLES — WHEEL ENDS, SEMI-FLOAT DESIGN Unit Wheel Bearing......... (acehaaspaceeeceineo (Lubricated with Hypoid Gear Lube) Unit Wheel Bearing ....... armawaparamese ae: (Lubricated with Grease) Shaft Riding Bearing ....... SANG cee a RT: (Lubricated with Hypoid Gear Lube) REAR AXLES — WHEEL ENDS, FULL-FLOATDESIGN....... ‘CARRIER SECTION .. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE Should an axle assembly require component parts replacement, itis recommended that Original Equipment”” ‘replacement. parts be used. They may be obtained through your local service dealer or other original equlp- ment manufacturer parts supplier. CAUTION: THE USE OF NON-ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT REPLACE- MENT PARTS IS NOT RECOMMENDED AS THEIR USE MAY CAUSE UNIT FAILURE ANDIOR AFFECT VEHICLE SAFETY, Proper service and repair is important to the safe, reliable operation of all motor vehicles or driving axles whether they be front or rear. The service procedures recommended and described in this service manual are effective methods for performing service operations. Same of these service operations require the use of tools specially designed for the purpose, The special tool should be used when and as recommended. Tt is impossible to know, evaluate and advise the service trade of all conceivable ways in which service might be dane or of the possible hazardous consequences of each way. Accordingly, anyone who uses a service procedure ar tool which is not recommended must first satisfy himself thoroughly that neither his safety or vehicle safety will be jeopardized by the service methods he selects. NOTE ‘Throughout this manual, reference is made to certain tool numbers whenever special tools are required These niimbors are numbers of Miller Special Tools, $2615 Park Lane, Garden City, Michigan 48136. They ore used herein for customer convenience only. Dana makes ne warranty or reproaonation to thess too.LUBRICATION It is not our intent to recommend any particular brand or make of lubricant for Spicer axles. However, a S.A.E, 90 weight multipurpose gear lubricant: meeting Mil. Spec. L-2105-B, or 80 W 90 multipurpose. gear lubricant meeting Mil. Spec. -2105-C, and suitable for A.P1. Service Classificiation GL is suggested as a minimum requirement. WHEEL BEARING LUBRICATION Wheel bearings are lubricated by one of two different methods. One is to pack the wheel bearing with grease: ‘while the other method is to lubricate the wheel bearing with the hypoid gear lube in the housing, For grease packing, it is recommended that @ number 2 consistency, lithium base 12 hydroxy stearate grease containing an E.P. additive be used. Such a Iubricant would pass a load-carrying teat at 40 pounds (18.5, Kg) minimum with base oil pour point at -10°F (23°C) maximum. NOTE | We suggest that wheel bearing lubricants selected for use with Dise Brake applications, in addition to the E.P: properities expressed in this manual, should be compatible with elevated temperatures, i.e., high temperature lubricant. Por specified wheel bearing lubricant, refer to Vehicle Serviee Manus CLOSED WHEEL END STEERING KNUCKLE LUBRICATION ‘The closed steering knuckle requires lubrication from a source other than the gear earrisr assembly. Inboard tube seals contain the hypoid gear lube in the housing to provide adequate lubricant level for the gears, bear- ings, ete. This then requires an additional lubricant level to be maintained outboard, in each steering knuckle, which ean be observed by removing fill plugs on each knuckle, Adequate level would be ta the bottom of the fill plug hole, when vehicle is observed to be in a normal horizontal position, Recommended lubricant is an 8.A.E. 140 grade, multi-purpose gear lubricant meeting the MIL-L-2108C specification. ‘COLD WEATHER OPERATION is operated below 0°F (—18°C), itis advisable to use S.A.E. 80 multipurpose gear lubricant ‘meeting Mil. Spee. 1-2105-B and suitable for A.P.1. Service Classification GL-. IMPORTANT As special equipment, limited slip differentials are provided in many vehicles, the freedom from ‘chatter ia @ funetion of the lubricant used and eannot be covered in the above specification. In some applications, a special limited slip differential Inbricant may be required. If required, these special lubricants are normally available through the original equipment manufacturer. SUBMERSION OR DEEP WATER FORDING Af the vehicle is exposed to water deep enough to cover the hubs or wheel bearing retainer plate and oil seal of either the front or rear axles, it is recommended that, the wheel ends be disassembled and inspected for water damage and/or contamination im the event the gear carrier housing should become submerged in water, particularly if over the breathers, it is recommended that the hypoid gear lubricant be drained daily and internal parts be inspected for water damage and/or contamination Clean, examine and replace damaged parts, If necessary, prior to assembling the cover housing and refilling with the specified hypoid Inbricant. NOTE tis recommended that whenever bearings are removed they are ta be replaced with new ones, regardless of mileage.DESCRIPTION Installer « Rear Pinion Bearing Cup Scooter Gauge Arbor Pinion Height Block Arbor Discs Master Bearing Differential Master Pinion Black Installer - Front Spindle Needing Bearing Dial Indiestar Set Puller - Slide Hammer Installer Front Spindle Bushing Installer - King: Pin Bearing Cup (Heavy Duty) Installer - Front Brake Hub Inner Bearing Cup (Rex) Installer - Front Brake Hub Grease Seal (Rog. & Heavy Duty) Remover - Front Pinion Bearing Cup Installer - Closed Ball Spindle Bushing D-162 ‘D-16a D-16t D167 D-192 Dp DD-9L9 DD-Bised2 DD-B14-82 c-290.07 C-3098-A wows ‘The following is a detailed list of all special service tools required to service a Model 60 Front.or Rear axle: Remover - Rear Pinion Bearing € Installer « Pinion Oil Seal (Natiosall Installer - Pinion Oil Seal {Chicago Rawhide Spreader = Differential Carrier Remover & Installer - Tapered King Pin Upper Ball Joint Pivot Stud Installer - Steering Knuckle Lower Bearing: Seal Remover - Universal Joint ‘Companion Puller Press Extension Reducer Ring Reducer Ring Button Adapter Set - Differential Bearing Cones Adapter Set - Rear Pinion Bearing Cone Rear Pinion ing ConeITEM TOOL = DESCRIPTION NO. NO, 32 C3281 Wrench - Universal Joint Flange or Yoke 83-8718 Installer - Universal Joint Flange ot Yoke 34 C-4025-A Installer - Differential Side Bearings 35 C-4026-A Installer - Axle Shaft Outer Oil Seal "936 SP-320 Washers $937 SP-SOIT Adapter Ring 38 SP-5026 Bolts 939 SP. Adapter Ring - Installer 40 SP-514l Adapter Set - Removing *4] SP-5443-A Flange Plate 942 D-195-2 —Serew +13 (D-195-1 Installer - Front Axle Differential Inner il Seal 44 D198 Torque Wrench ~ ‘50 Inch Pound 45 C-52-A Torque Wrench - 100 Foot Pound 46 C4058 Torque Wrench - $00 Foot Poun 47 DD-994 ‘Torque Wrench - 1000 Fost Pound 48 C-4170-A— Wrench - Wheel Bearing Lock Nut Adjusting. 49 C-4I7L Handle Universal 50 C4208 Installer - Front Pinion Besring Cup 51 D-232-1 Remover - Bearing 32 D247 Installer» Press 53 D-248 Installer - Bearing 54 D-233 Installer Oil Seal 55 D-255 Cup Remover (Hub & Drum) 5G D-165A_— Wheel Bearing Wrench BT D.387 Cup Remover BB DDB Installer- Cup (Outer-Hub & Rotor 59 D256 Installer - Cup linner-Hub & Rotor) 80.853. Seal Installer * Pinion Setting Gauge and Master Differential Bearing Kit D-116-60, ** Axle Shaft Bearing Removing and Installing Kit W-343-60D. #2 Inner Axle Shaft Seal Installing Kit D-195 NOTE: Torque Wrenches D-193, C-524-A, C-4058, and DD-894 are optional and can’ be pus chased separately. These torque wrenches are not ineluded in the DW-60 Axle Tool Kit. AXLE IDENTIFICATION All Spicer axles are identified with a manufac: turing date and the complete part number stamped in the right hand tube. Also each axle contains a gear ratio tag, and If the axle is equipped with a limited slip differential, it will contain a tag specifying the use of limited slip lubricant. Figure 3 Taos Ih this figure the axle is identified with 1/8" {9.17 mai) high timbers stamped in the tube. For Example: The manufacturing date or build date of the axle is interpreted as follows, The first number the month, second number is the day of the month, the third number is the year, the letter is the shift, and the last number is the line that built the axle. ‘The next number is the part (bill of material) mumber. The six digits reading from left to right is the basic number for identifying the particular axle assembly. The seventh dirit follow- ing the dash will identify ratio, differential and end yoke options used in the assembly. NOTE In the event there are two build dates, the latter will be the date in which the brake components were assembled, The number stamped next (o the manufacturing date is the complete axle assembly part number. It is recommended that when referring to the axle, obtain the complete part number and build date. To do this, it may be necessary to wipe or scrape off the dirt etc., from the tube NOTE On front driving axles, the above numbers ean be either on the long or short tube.Figure 4 vores AXLE IDENTIFICATION The gear ratio tag is located on the left side of the cover plate/or ot the bottom left hand side of the cover plate, and is held in place with one or two cover plate screws. This tag gives the tooth combination of the ring and pinion, and also the Lota sear ratio FRONT AXLE DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY OF HUBS, DRUMS, WHEEL BEARINGS, ETC. (CLOSED KNUCKLE DESIGN) Figure LID & vos Romave wheel from drum assembly. Figure 6 ome Remove hub cap and snap ring. Figure 7 som Remove nuts and washers from drive flange studs. Figure 8 sores Remove drive flange and gasket, Discard gasket, Replace with new one at time of assembly. To free flange from hub, tap lightly with a rawhide hammer.FRONT AXLE Figure 9 move outer locknut, locking, bearing adjusting nut Tool: AC-4170 Wheel Wrench. Figure 10 tone 0 Remove drum assembly. Outer wheel bearing will slide out as drum is removed. NOTE If it is necessary to replace brake components such as drums, shoes, backing plate, etc., ervice manual. _ Figure 11 sore Remove grease seal and inner bearing cone. Diseard seal and replace with new one at time of assembly. ‘Tool: #D-181 Slide Hammer, ure 12 rouse Remove inner and outer wheel bearing cups ‘Tools: #D-255 Cup Remover, #C-4171 Handle. ASSEMBLY Figure 13 soe Assemble outer wheel bearing cup. ‘Tools: #C-4028 Installer, #C-4171 Handle,FRONT AXLE Assemble hub and drum onto spindle. Pack outer wheel bearing with specified grease, wipe excess grease around the rollers. Assemble onte spindle, Figure 14 soma ‘Assemble inner wheel bearing cup, Tools: #D-11t Installer, #C-4171 Handle. Distribute a sufficient amount of grease inside the hub between the bearing cuns. Pack inner bearing cone full with the specified grease. Wipe the excess grease around tho rollers Assemble inner wheel bearing: cone into cup. Figure 17 amsar To adjust wheel bearings, torque inner adjusting: nut to 60 Lb, Ft. {68 Nm) to seat bearinis, Rotate hhub, then back off inner adjusting nut ane fourth turn maximum. Assemble lock washer, turn nut to the nearest hole in washer. Assemble uter locknut and torque to 6 Lb. Ft. (68 N-m). Final bearings adjustment to be .001""010"" (00-26 ram) total end play ‘Tools: #C-4170 Wheel Bearing Wrench, #C-524A, Torque Wrench, Figure 15 toes ‘Assemble new grease seal. Apply small amount of grease around lip of seal ‘Tools: #D-155 Seal Installer, #C-#171 Handle. Figure 18 to0.18 ‘Assemble new gasket, drive flange, lockwashors, tose and nuts, Refer to Vehicle Service Manual for Figuret8 proper torque specificationsFRONT AXLE Figure 19 Assemble snap ring and hub cap. Tap lightly with hammer to seat hub cap. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY OF SHAFTS, SPINDLE KNUCKLES, AND ETC., (CLOSED KNUCKLE DESIGN) Remove wheel, hub and drum assembly as shown in Figure 6 thru 10, Figure 20 Remove backing plate serews and remove back+ ing plate. NOTE ‘The brake backing plate assombly can be retained with screws or nuts. If the nuts are of the torque prevailing design, they are to be replaced with new ones, Figure 21 vores Remove spindle. Tap lightly with a rawhide hammer to break the spindle loose ftom the knuekle, 4 Jinhe finde in vise, do not locate on bearing iametors, CAUTION Be sure that the vise jaws are equipped with brass protectors or similar type to protect the machined surfaces of any paris that are to be placed in the vise, Remove bronze bushing with puller. ‘Toot: #D-181 Stide Hammer. slide hammer Figure 23 ronan Remove entier key and loosen tie rod nut. Tap om fut with rawhide hammer to break the stud loose from the stecring arm. Remove nut and disconnect tie rod.FRONT Figure 24 meat Remove twelve eap screws, two retainer plates, felt seal. and oil seal. Discard retainer plates, felt seal, and oil seal. Replace with new ones at time of assembly. Cut felt seal in half to disassemble, Figure 25 25 Remove four enp screws from the bottom bearing cap. Use a serewdriver to loosen the bearing cap from the knuckle if necessary NOTE King pin bearing preload shims are located between the bottom hearing cap and knuckle, Wire shims together as they will he used during assembly. Shims may stick to either the kaurkle or bearing cap, Be sure you have them all callacted, Shims are available in thicknesses of 005", .010", and .030"" (mm .08, .13, 76). Remove axle shaft joint assembly. 003", 5, and 10 AXLE Figure 26 me Remave knuckle from ball yoke, CAUTION ‘The bottom bearing cone will fall out as the knuckle is being removed. To prevent damage to the bearing, eateh it with han oe! Figure 27 wiser Place knuckle in vise as shown. Remove steering: arm, Tap lightly with a rawhide hammer to free it from the knuckle. NOTE Some axles are equipped with a constant shim pack between the steering arm bearing cap and knuckle. If used, this pack is to be saved and reused during. assembly.FRONT AXLE — Figure 28 ce Remove king pin bearing cups from spherical ball Pus yoke, with toal as shown, Figure 31 8. Assemble new bronze bushing into ball yoke. Tools: #D-161 Installer, 4C-4171 Handle ‘Tool: #D-t Slide Hammer. Figure 28 soma Remove bronze bushing from ball yoke. a 5 Tool: #D-131 Slide Hammer, Figure 32 wot Assemble new felt over spherical ball as shown. ASSEMBLY Figure 30 woes: Figure 33 oe Assemble new king pin bearing cups into ‘Assemble: fl seal with the metal sh s ssemble new oil seal with the metal part of the sported Dall yoke Leg took aah seal towards the end of the axle. Spread split of seal Tools: #D-142 Installer, (C4171 Handle. just enough to slip over the tube of the asle. ulFigure 34 Locate steering arm in vise as shown. Assemble constant shim pack to the knuckle (if used). Assemble Imuckle to the steering are. Assemble the four nuts, tighten nuts alternately and evenly, Torque nuts to 70-90 Lb, Ft. (95-122 Nom), Figure 35 vies Assemble new bearing cone to king pin, grease bearing with specified grease Figure 96 ial ‘assemble axle shaft joint assembly into housing AXLE Figure 37 wos Assemble knuckle to ball yoke. Hold battam bear- ing (new) as shown to prevent it from falling out, cap, with que Screws Figure 38 ‘Aseemble bottom king pin bearis preload shims, and four cap screws. to 70.90 Lb. Fé. (95-122 Nm) Figure 39, saa Place 2 torque wrench on steering arm nut as shown, Torque to actuate knuckle to 9-15 Lb. Ft 122-20 Nem}, When checking torque rotation of knuckle, make sure tie rod and seals are not assembled to knuckle.FRONT AXLE NOTE If preload is too tight, correct by adding shims. If preload is too loose, correct by removing shims. Preload shim pack is located on the bottom between the bearing cap and knuckle Shims are available in thicknesses of .003 008", 10", and .030" (mm .08, .13, and 76), Figure 40 towosa Assemble new oil seal into knuckle. Be sure aplit ‘of seal is to the top cf the axle, Assemble new fell, two retainer plates and twelve cap screws. Torque serews to 15-Lb. Ft. (20 Nem}. se Figure 41 ‘Assemble tie rod to steering arm for specified torque on tie rod mut, refer to Vehicle Sorviee Manual. Assemble eatter key. 1B Figure 42 wom Position spindle in vise as shown and assemble new bushing. Grease inside of bushing with specified grease, ‘Tools: #D-141 Installer, #C-4271 Handle Assemble spindle to knuckle. Figure 43 Ascombte brake backing plate assembly. Refer to Vehicle Service Manual for specified ccrew torque Remove inspection plug from knuckle and fill level to the plug hole with specified lubricant. ‘Assemble inspection plug, ‘To set toe-in refer to Vehicle Service Manual, Adjustments can be mace by loosening clamps on the tie rod. Aker proper adjustments are made, retighten tie rod clampsFRONT AXLE 40° STEER SPRING LOADED Figure 46 ons Remove hub and rotor assembly, spring retainer Figure 44 L/D wrest and outer whoo! bering will elide out a5 rotor is DISASSEMBLY OF WHEEL ENDS - HUB AND ROTOR NOTE If itis necessary to replace brake components stich as dise brake pads, backing plate, ete., refer to Vehilee Service Manual. Remove Wheel from Hub and Rotor Assembly Follow the vehicle manufacturers recommen- Figure 47 dations for the removal of the hub-lok assembly, if, Remove grease seal and inner bearing cone, used, Discard seal and replace with new one at time of assembly. Tool: #D-181 Slide Hammer. Figure &5 wee Figu Remove wheel bearing lock nut, lock ring and the ove inner and outer wheel bearing cups. wheel bearing adjusting nut. Toole: #D-255 Boaring Cup Remover (outer) Tool: #D-165A Wheel Bearing Wrench. #D-257 Bearing Cup Remover {inner). rT) 48 oisanFRONT AXLE Figure 49 soins ‘Assemble outer wheel bearing cup. Tools: #D-254 Installer, #C-4171 Handle. #4 * Figure 50 ia ‘Assemble inner wheel bearing cup. Tools: #D-256 Installer, ¢C-4171 Handle. Distribute a sufficient amount of groase inside the hub between the beering cups. Pack inner trearing cone full with the specified grease. Wipe the excess grease around the rollers, Assemble inner wheel bearing cone into cup, Figure 51 woe Assemble new grease seal. Apply a small amount ‘of grease around lip of seal Tools; #1-254 Seal Installer, #C-4171 Handle. Figure 52 Assemble hub and rotor onto spindle. Pack auter wheol bearing with specified grease, wipe excess reuse around the rollers, Assemble onto spindle soos Figure $3 ves ‘To adjlist wheel bearings. torque inner adjusting hut to 50 Lb, Ft, (68 Nem) to seat bearings, Rotate hub, then hack off inner adjusting mut one-fourth tur maximum. Assemble lock washer, turn nut to nearest hole in washer, Assemble outer locknut and torque to 50 Lb. Ft, (68 Nom). Final bearings achustment to be 001-010 (08-25 mm) total end play. ‘Tools: #D-165A Wheel Bearing Wrench, #C-512A Torque Wrench, NOTE For servicing spindle and knuckle, remove hub and dram as described in figures 45 through 41.FRONT AXLE Figure 54 savese Remove spindle. If necessary, tap lightly with a rawhide hammer to free it from the knuckle, Check bronze spacer located between axle shaft joint turvombly and bearing: Wf weer ls evident, replace with a new one, Figure 55 vores Placo spindle in vise. Do not locate on bearing diameters. Remove needle bearing. ‘Tool: #D-181 Slide Hammer, CAUTION Be sure that vive jaws are equipped with brass protectors or similar type to protect the machined surfaces of any parts that are to be jaced in the vise, Remove axle shaft joint assembly, Remove tie rod, Refer to Figure 23. 16 Figure 58 ere) ‘Remove four nuts on stecring arm, Remove nuts alternately as compression spring will force steering, arm up. 4 Figure 57 vase Remove steering erm, compression spring, and sgasket. Discard gasket, replace with new one at time of assembly. Figure $8 Remove faur cap serews on bearing cap. Remove bearing: cap.FRONT AXLE 7 soen emove king pin tapered bushing, spring re- tainer, and knuckle from yoke. Remove king pin seal, <> Figure 60 - vom Remove king pin as shows, Tool: #D-182 King Pin Installer and Remover. Figure 61 tee Remove king pin bearing eup, cone, grease retainer, and seal all at the samo time. Assemble and use tools exactly as shown in Figure 62. Discard seal and replace with niew one at time of assembly. I grease retainer is damaged, replace with new one at time of assembly ‘Tools: #D-141 Installer, #04171 Handle. ASSEMBLY Figure 62 wee Assemble new grease retainer and king pin bearing cup. ‘Tools: #D-142 Installer, #C-4171 Handle, & Figure 63 on Fill the area in groase retainer with specified grease, grease bearing cone and install. Install new king pin hearing oil seal, Tools: #D- 194 Installer, #C-4171 Handle, 7<> Figure 64 roisea Install king pin. Torque king pin to 500-600 Lb. Ft. (678-813 Nm) ‘Tools: #D-192 King Pin Installer and Remover, #DD-294 Torque Wrench, Figure 65 od Assemble felt seal to king pin, assemble knuckle assemble tapered bushing over king Figure 66 view Assemble bearing cap with four cap screws. ‘Tighten cap serews alternately and evenly. Torque cap screws to 1090 Lb, Ft. (95-122 Nm) 4-A Torque Wrench. FRONT AXLE ms Figure 67 vom Assemble spring retainer and compression spring on king pin bushing. Assemble steering arm, with new gasket, over four siuds. Tighten” nuts alternately and evenly. Torque nuts 70-90 Lb, Fe 22 Nm) Figure 68 19.88 Assemble new needle bearing into spindle. ‘Tools: #D-258 Installer, #C-4171 Handle. Figure 68 vein Assemble grease seal into spindle. The lip of the seal is to be directed away from the spindle. 18FRONT AXLE Figure 72 oun Pack the area around the thrust face area of the shaft and eoal full of grease. Also, fll the seal area of the spindle with greaso Figure 70 vorere Some front axles are equipped with a ‘“V"* seal, which is assembled to the axle shaft stone shield as shown. If seal js worn, remove and replace with & Figure 73 worers Assemble axle shaft joint. assembly into housing Figure 74 wer Figure 74 voir Assemble new seal az shown. Lip of the seal is to Assemble new bronze spacer and spindle. be directed towards the spindle. 19REAR AXLE REAR AXLE Unit wheel bearing design lubricated with hypoid lubriea NOTE Unit wheel bearings that are dependent. on lubrication from the hypoid gear lube in the axle housing, rather than grease, are not equipped with an inner axle shaft oil seal as shown in figure 75, [RAKE BACKING PLATE. ] oll Sean UNIT BEARING Figure 75 Unit wheel bearing L/D without inner grease seal DISASSEMBLY Figure 76 After whool is removed, remove brake drum, 20 Figure 77 wor Remove tacking plate nuts which hold the brake backing plate to the axle housing. Discard nuts, replace with new ones at time of assembly. Nuta of torque prevailing design are not to he reused, Figure 78 Remove the axle shaft by pulling on the axle. tt may be necessary to free the axle shaft by prying it lnose with two screwdrivers or pry bars as shown. NOTE Bocking plate can normally be wired to the frame, without loosening the hydraulic brake line connection at the wheel cylinder, if desired. Use caution to avoid damage to brake line.REAR AXLE Figure 79 ours ‘The bearing cup will normally stay in place with the housing. To remove bearing cup, use puller as shown ‘Tool: #D-151 Slide Hammer Cleaning, inspecting, and relubricating wheel unit bearing, Clean bearing cup with any of the standard metal cleaning solvents. Inspect cup for any possible ‘wear, nicks, ete, ‘The cone assembly can be cleaned in place on the axle shaft, Use any standard metal clesning solvent and a stiff bristle brush to remove any dirt or any other contamination that might be present, then use compressed air, Air should be directed at the cone assembly s0 that it goes through the bearing from one end of the rollers to the other. It is important not to 'Spin Dry” the bearing with compressed air Spinning the dry bearing may score the raceways and rollers due to lack of lubricant, Use a standard metal cleaning solvent to clean ‘out the bearing bore in the housing. Wipe this area clean making sure it is free from dirt. or any other contanination that might be present. After the bearing has been inspected and approved for continued service, it must be lubri- cated prior to installation. The bearing must be lubricated by applying m small amount of the specified lube around the rollers of the bearing cone. Figure 80 vere Assemble backing plate bolts and backing: plate assembly. Figure 81 versa Assemble bearing cup into bearing bore of the tube. Make sure the Figure soieae ‘Assemble axle shaft into housing. Care should be taken not to damage the bearing rollers. Line up the holes of the retainer plate with the hols push axle shaft into the housing as far as possibleREAR AXLE Figure 83 os Start nuts on backing plate bolts by hand, Use spoed wrench as shown and tighten to approxi mately 15-Lb. Ft. (20 Xm) ‘The units should be tightened in @ manner that assures that the seal and cup rib ring are drawn, ‘evenly against the cup in the housing. Figure 84 Using a torque wrench as shown, torque nuts to 25-96 Lh, Ft. (24-47 Nem), Assemble brake drums, retainer nuts, wheels, etc. Tool: #524-A Torque Wrench. UNIT WHEEL BEARING DESIGN LUBRIGATED WITH GREASE NOTE Unit wheel bearing that are dependent on grease for lubrication, rather than hypoid gear lube from the axle housing, are equipped with fan inner axle shaft oil seal as shown in figure 85. BRAKE BACKING PLATE -— OIL SEAL(OUTBOARD) _-— UNIT BEARING \— lL SEAL (INBOARD) \__BEARING RETAINER Figure 65 L/D or Unit whael bearing L/D with grease seal. Figure ores Remave inner axle shaft seal using puller as shawn, Tool: #D-131 Slide Hammer. Diseard seal and replace with new one at time of assembly NOTE Avoid contacting seals with cleaning solvent in cleaning operation CLEANING, INSPECTING, AND RELUBRICATING UNIT BEARINGS Clean bearing cup with any of the standard metal cleaning, solvents. Inspect cup for any possible ‘wear, nicks, ete The cone assembly can be cleaned in place on the shaft, Use a standard metal cleaning solvent and a stiff bristle brush to loosen the old grease. To ensure removal of the old grease and any contamination that might be present, use eompres- sed air. Air should be directed at the cone assembly 0 that it goes through the hearing from one end of the rollers to the other. It is important not to “SpinREAR AXLE Dry" the bearing with compressed air. Spinning the dry bearing may score the raceways and rollers due ‘to the Inek of lubricant. Use a standard metal cleaning solvent to clean out the bearing and oil seal bore in the housing. Wipe this area clean, making sure it is free from any old grease or other contamination thet might be present. After the hearing has been inspected and approved for continued service, it must be lubri- ‘cated prior to installation, ‘The grease should be a good quality number 2 lithium soap, BLP. (Extreme Pressure) hearing grease wheel Figure 87 Push seal and retainer away from the bearing to allow a cavity between the seal and bearing, Figure 88 Fill the area or cavity between the seal and ‘bearing with the recommended grease 28 Figure 89 oom After the cavity is full of grease, wrap tape completely around the ris ring and soal as shown to enclose the cavity. Figure 90 v.90 With tape still wrapped around the ring. push seal up until it contacts the rib ring. This will force the grease up through the rollers NOTE If grease is not apparent on small end of rollers, appears repent these steps until greaseREAR AXLE Figure 91 aver Remove tape and bodies. excess grease on roller ASSEMBLY Figure 92 oun ‘Assemble new grease seal into housing, Tools: #C-4026A Seal Installer, 4C-4171 Handle After seal has been assembled, grease lip of seal. Assemble backing plate bolts and hacking plate assembly, Figure 94 roves Assemble bearing cup into bearing bore of the tube, Make sure the cup backface is against the bearing seat-of the tube. Figure 95 wee ‘Assemble axle shaft into housing. Care should be taken not to damage the seal lip and bearing rollers. Line up the holes of the retainer plate with the bolts; push axle shaft into the housing as far as possible. Figure 96 Start nuts on backing plate by hand. Use a speed wrench. as shown and tighten to snug fit.REAR AXLE Figure 87 ise. torque wrench and torque muts to 225-35 Lb. Fx. (34-47 Nem) REMOVAL OF UNIT BEARING FROM AXLE SHAFT NOTE, ‘To disassemble axle shaft from housing, follow the precedures illustrated in figures 78 thru 78. Figure 98 Place axle shaft in a vise. Drill a 1/4! (6.35 mm) hole in the outside of the retainer ring to a depth ‘approximatiey three fourths the tickness of the ring. Do not drill all the way through the ring; the drill could damage the axle shaft. Figure 99 wo After drilling the ring, use a chisel positioned across the hole and strike sharply to break the ring. Discard and replace with a new one al time of assembly, \ cb Figure 100 vote Push retainer plate and seal towards flange of axle shaft, Install the flange plate to the flange of the axle shaft. Install bolts into flange plate. Slide farcing plate over the axle shaft. Install the adapters 30 they seat under the cup rib ring Gradually tighten the bolts until they are located in the dimples on tho backside of the forcing plate. ‘Tools: #SP.544i-A Flange Plate, #SP-6017 Adap- ter Ring, #SP-5540-D Adapters, #SP-6026 Bolts, Tighten bolts of tool altemately until bearing ‘cone is removed from axle shaft. Be careful not to mark the machined surfaces of the axle shatt, ‘CAUTION Do not heat or eut the bearing cone assembly with a torch to remove. Damage to the axle shaft will result. Remove seal and retaincr plate. Discard seal Replace with new one at time of assembly. Inspect retainer plate for possible distortion. If.any portion of the retainer plate is damaged, it should be replaced. Inspect machined surfaces of the axlo shaft, such as the sen] and bearing diameters. Clean axle shaft, remove all nicks oF burrs.REAR AXLE INSTALLATION OF NEW UNIT BEARING NOTE ‘The retainer ring area of the shaft is 1.7727" (45.01 mm) minimum in diameter, and the retainer ring inside diameter is 1.7675" (44.88 mm) maximum, and therefore, should require some 6000 Th. (26688N) minimum press to seat the ring against the unit bearing. Figure so4e401 Flange plate should still be assembled to the flange of the axle shaft. Remove botis from flange plate. Assemble new retainer piste and oil seal, ‘The rubber portion of the oil seal, which extends beyond the casing has numbers bonded in the rubber. These numbers are to face toward the flange of the axle shat. ‘Assemble new unit whoe! bearing on axle shaft. Slide installing ring on axle shaft. Be sure to locate unit wheel bearing on the inside of the installing ring. Slide forcing plate on axle shaft and locate on installing ring. Install bolts and washer through the hroles in the forcing plate and into flange plate ‘Tools: #SP-5543-A Flange Plate, #SP-5017 Adap- ter Ring, #SP-5440 Adapter Plate Installer, #SP- ‘5026 Bolts, #SP-3020 Washers. ‘Tighten bolts alternately and evenly, making sure hearing is not cocked on axle shaft. Continue until wheel bearing is seated, To make sure bearing is Seated use 2 0015" (0381 mm) feeler gage between bearing seat and bearing. If gage enter force bearing further on the axle shaft, until gage does not enter. 26 Figure 102 Install retainer ring on axle shaft. Follow the same procedures in figure 101 to assemble the retainer ring. Use a .0015" (.0381 mm) fecler gaze botween the bearing and retainer ring to be sure that the retainer ring is seated. At least one paint should exist, where the gage will not enter between the retainer ring and bearing. If gage enters completely around the diameter, retainer ring must be farced ‘onto the eale shaft. ‘To assemble axle shaft assembly into housing, follow steps as illustrated in figure B2 through 84, LUBRICATING NEW UNIT BEARING WITH GREASE Figure 103 wre Push seal and retainer away from bearing to allow a cavity between the seal and bearing.REAR AXLE Figure 104 Fill cavity with a good quality #2 E.P. (Extreme Pressure} lithium soap, wheel bearing grease. Figure 108 ‘1-08 After cavity is full of grease, wrap tape completely around rit ring, and seal to enclose the cavity. Figure 106 sores08 Push soal towards the bearing until t eantacte the rib ring. This will force the grease between the rollers and cup. NOTE If grease is not apparent on the small ends of the rollers, repeat the same steps until grease is evident between the small end of the roller and cup. Remove tape REAR AXLE SEMI-FLOAT SHAFT RIDING BEARING DESIGN LUBRICATED WITH HYPOID LUBRICANT Figure 107 (Picture of Shaft Riding Bearing Design) 108 Figur After wheel is removed, remove brake drum Remove drain plug and drain lubricant. If there is no-drain plug in the carrier, the lube will drain out plate is removedREAR AXLE Figure 108 Remove cover plate screws, cover plate, cover plate sgtsket. Discard old gasket. Tip carrier to-allow lube to drain completely, Also during thie time clean the caver face of the carrier, making sure it is free from any nicks and any patticies left by the old gasket. DO NOT USE CLEANING SOLVENTS. OF ANY TYPE. Use of cleaning solvents may prevent the “'RTV'' sealer from adhering to the caver plete and carrier, resulting in leaks of axle lubricant, Figure 110 Clean cover plate, making sure itis free from any nicks and any particles left by the old gasket material, Use a clean rag or a blunt tool for removing remaining gasket material. DO NOT USE. CLEANING SOLVENTS OF ANY TYPE. Use of cleaning solvents may prevent the “RTV'' sealer from adhering to the cover plate and carrier, resulting in leaks of axle lubricant, Figure 111 sore Remove the differential pinion shaft lock screw as shawn in Figure 111 Figure 112 mee Retove the differential pinion mate shaft Figure 113 Push flange end of axle shafts toward conter of vehicle and remove the "C" of both shafts. locks from button endREAR AXLE Figure 115 somes Remove the axle shafts from the housing, being careful not to damage the oil seals, as shown in Figures 114 and 115, ‘CAUTION When temoving the axle shafts, be cureful not to rotate the differential side gears. This will e the pinion mate gears and thrust washers to turn to the opening of the ease and drop out. 28 OIL SEAL AND WHEEL BEARING REPLACEMENT Remove the backing plate nuts and bolts which hold the brake backing plate to the axle housing, (3} places. Discard nuts, replace with new ones at time of assembly, Nuts of torque prevailing design are tat 10 be roused, Do na remove brake backing plate. NOTE ‘The oll seal may be removed and installed without removing the brake backing plate nuts and bolts. Care should be taken so as not to damage the benring pon removing the ‘Tools: #C-4171 Handle, #D-223 Seal Installer, Seal Remover (screwdriver or other similar Figure 117 sowssir Remove the wheel bearing and oil seal ax shown, Diseard old seal and bearing. Tool: #D-222-1 Bearing Remover, Uso a standard metal cleaning solvent to clean ‘out the bearing boro in the housing. Wipe this area clean, making sure it is free from dirt or any other ‘contamination that might be present.NOTE The bearing bore must be free from nicks and burrs. Wipe the bore with emery cloth to assure a smooth surface. Clean bore out. with a standard metal cleaning solvent. If bore has burs or spalled areas and a new bearing is installed, it may lead to early fatiguing. AXLE SHAFT AND WHEEL BEARING/ OIL SEAL ASSEMBLY Figure 118 ‘Assemble bearing assembly into bearing bare of the tube as shown. Differential lube should be placed on the bearing for easier assembly and for the possible prevention of scoring the tube bore. The tool will stop against the tube end when bearing is seated to the proper depth Tools: #D.247 Installer Press, #D-248 Bearing Installer. CAUTION DO NOT DRIVE THE BEARING INTO TUBE BORE WITH A BEARING DRIVER, AS DAMAGE TO THE BEARING MAY OCCUR, Figure 119 inet8 ‘Assemble new oil seal into housing as shown, ‘Tool will stop against tube end when oil seal is, seated to the proper depth. ‘Tools: #C-4171 Handle, #D-233 Seal Installer. ra OF, Figure 120 romeo Lubricate cavity between seal. lips and lubrieate new bearing with a good. quality number 2 E (Extreme Pressure}, lithium soap, wheel bearing grease Figure 121 somes ‘Assemble axle shaft into housing. Care should be taken not to damogce the seal lip and bearing rollers. and that the shaft spline engages with splines of differential side gears. Do not rotate side gears.REAR AXLE Figure 122 owe Figure 125 tomas ‘Torque lock pin to 8 Lb. Ft, - minimum (11 N-m). Tool: C-524-A Torque Wrench. NOTE Whenever the lock pin is removed, it is to be replaced with a new one. New lock pins have @ Jacking type material on the threads that secures the pin when in place. Before installing lock pin, make auire hole is free of dirt and oil Figure 123 ove Push flange end of axle shaft towards center of vehicle and install the ""C’” lock. Pull flange out from genter of vehicle until “C' lock seats into differential side gears. Figure 128 ieee ‘Assemble backing plate assembly, using a torque wrench as shown, torque nuts to 50-85 Lbs. Pt. (68-115 Nem), Assemble brake drums, retainer nuts, wheels, etc ‘Tool: #C-524-A Torque Wreneh. Figure 124 sontat NOTE Assemble pinion mate shaft. Re sure lock pin hole of the shaft is lined up with the locke pin hole of the caso, Assemble lock Refer to carrier section for assembly of cover.REAR AXLE REAR AXLE FULL FLOAT DESIGN Disassembly of hubs, drums, wheel bearings, ote Figure 127 L/D Remave wheel from drum assembly. Figure 128 Remove axle shaft nuts and/or cap serews, pull out axle shafts, If gasket is present between axle shait flange and hub, discard gasket and replace with a new one at time of assembly. Figure 129 92 If wheel bearing lockwasher is of the design in whieh the ears are bent over the flats of the wheel bearing nuts, bend ear up from the outerlock nut, Remove outer locknut, lockwasher and inner wheel bearing adjusting nut. Tools: #DD-1241-J Wrench, Adapeor #0-4202 Socket NOTE Due to various design wheel bearing nuts, wrenches of different sizes, which also use adapter C-1202 are avilable and are as follows: WRENCH OPENING: DDags 3-1/8" x3 Octagon DD.A24 28/18" Octagon, DD-917-B. Octagon DD-926 Hexagon DD-1245, Hexagon Dp-1280 Octagon Figure 130 somes Remove hub and drum assembly. The outer wheel bearing cane will slide out as the hub is removed, Figure 131 Place hub on bench and remove grease seal. Discard seal and replace with ney assembly. Tool: #D-131 Slide Hammer. one at time ofREAR AXLE Figure 132 wa Remove inner and outer bearing cups from bub ‘Tools: #D-162 Bearing Cup Remover, #C-4171 Handle. Figure 134 rer Assemble new inner bearing cup. Tools; 40-4908 Cup Installer, #C-4171 Handle. Pack with grease and assemble new bearing ASSEMBLY NOTE It is recommended that whenever bearing eups and cones are removed they ere to be replaced with new ones. Figure 135 oon Assemble nev grease seal, Apply a small amount of the specified grease around lip of seal Figure 133 tot ‘Tools: #D-155 Seal Installer, #C-4171 Handle. Asserable new outer beating cup. Assemble hub assembly onto spindle, Pack with Tools: #C-4308 Cup Installer, #C-4171 Handle grease and assemble new outer bearing cone. 33REAR AXLE Figure 196 Assemble inner wheel bearing adjusting nut, locktab and outer wheel bearing lock nut. Tools: #DD-12s1-J Wrench Socket, #C-4202 Adapter NOTE For final wheel bearing adjustment and torque specifications, refer to Vehicle Service Mfan- Figure 188 L/D Carrier Section Tee DISASSEMBLY NOTE It it becomes necessary to disassemble any parts side of the carrier, it is suggested that tire axle be removed from the vehicle it held tight in a stand or rack, Remove drain plug and drain lubricant. If there is no drain plug in the earvier, the lube will drain out as tho cover plate is removed. 34 Figure 137 omer Assemble new gasket, assemble axle shalt, torque nuts or cap screws. Refer to Vehicle Service Manual for proper torque specifications. CARRIER SECTION sone screws, cover plate, and ier to allow lube to drain completely. Also during this time clean the cover face of the carrier, making sure i is free from any nicks and any particles feft by the old gasket. Do not use cleaning solvents of any type. Use of cleaning solvents may prevent the RTV"' sealer from adhering to the cover plate and carrier, resulting in leaks of axle lubricant Figure 139 Remove cover plate cover plate gasket, Discard old garket. Tip cxCARRIER SECTION CAUTION Before removing differential case and ring gear, make sure the axle shafts are pulled out far enough for clearance to remove differen- tial. Refer io section of manual covering the type of axle assembly being serviced for procedures on removing the axle shafts, Remove bearing caps, Note: Mating letters stamped on caps and cartier. This is important at time of assembly as they are to be assembled exactly as removed. Letters or numbers are in vertical and horizontal position. NOTE After removing axle shafts fram the rear axle, semi-float shaft riding bearing unit, assemble pinion mate shaft and lock pin (finger tight only} into the differential case. This procedure ig necossary to prevent the cross shaft from dropping out, and the differential side gears and differential pinion mate gears from rotating in the case and dropping out when servicing the ¢arrior section, Figure 141 Mount: spreader to housing. Do not spread earrier over 015" (38 mm). Use dial indicator as shown. Note: This spreader can also- be used on the Spicer Model 44 axle. ‘Tools: #D-167 Spreader, #D-128 Indicator Set. Figure 142 sointee Pry differential case from carrier with two pry bars as shown. After differential caso hes becn removed, remove sproador. Use caution to avoid damage to ring and pinion. Mark or tag bearing cups indicating from which side they were remaved Figure t Remove differential bearings with a puller as shown. Wire shims, bearing cup and bearing cone together. Identify "from which side they were removed. (Ring jgear side or opposite side}. If shims are mutilated, replace with new ones at time of bly. Shims are available in thicknesses of 003", .005", 010", and .030"" {mm .08, .12, .25, and .76). Reposition case in. puller and remove other bearing cone as described above. Tools: #DD-914P Press, #DD-914-62 Adapter, #DD-914-8 Adapter Ring,” #DD-914.7 Extension, #0D-914-42 Bution NOTE I is recommended that whenever bearings are removed, they are (regardless of milage) to be replaced with new ones.igure 144 Place a few shop towels over the vise to provent the ring teeth from being nicked, after it is tree from the case, Place case in vise. Remove ring gear serews. Tap ring gear with @ rawhide hammer to free it from the case. Remove case and ring gear from vise. NOTE Ibis recommended that whenever the ring gear serews are removed they ate to be replaced with new anes, Figure 145 soos Replace case in vise and drive out lock pin which secures the pinion mate shaft, Use a small drift as shown, ‘The semi-float shaft ing design has a lock pin that is removed with a wrench. The pinion mate shaft ig of the slip fit design and can be removed ly hand CARRIER SECTION Figure 146 ore-a8 Remove pinion mate shaft with drift as shown, Figure 147 twee To remove side gears and pinion mate gear rotate the side gears. This will allow the pinion mate geara to turn to the opening of the case Remove pinion mate gears and also the spherical washers behind the gears, Lift out side gears and thrust washers, Inspect all parts, including the machined surfaces of the case itself. If excessive wear is visible on all parts, it is suggested that the complete differential assembly be replaced. If any ‘one of the goars are to he replaced, THEY ARE TO. BE REPLACED AS A SET. NOTE Axle shafts which require end play adjust- ments have @ spacer block in the difforential case. The spacer block controls the end thrust of the axle shaft, If the ends of the spacer block are worn, it is to be replaced disring assembly. Spacer block must not be used with ball or unitized wheel bearingsCARRIER SECTION Figure 148 oma Turn nose of carrier in a horizontal position, remove pinion nut. Hold end yoke or flange with tool, as shown, and remove pinion nut and washer. Tool: #C-3281 Holding Wrench, Figure 148 sore Remove end yoke of flange with tools as shown. If end yoke or flange shows wear in the area of the seal contact, it shoald be replaced ¥#C-8281 Holding Wrench, #C-452 Yoke ‘Tools: Remaver, Figure 150 voroe8 Remove pinion by tapping with a rawhide hammer. Catch the pinion with your hand to provent it from falling to the ground and boing damaged. aT NOTE On the spline end of the pinion, there are bearing: preload shims. These shims may stick to the pinion or bearing or even fall out, These shims are to he collected and kept tagether since they will be used later in assembly. Try not tom lilate shims. If shims are mutilated, replace with new ones. Shims are available in thicknesses of .003", .005", .010", and ,030"", (rm 08, .18, .25, and 76) Figure 151 sores Pull out pinion seal with puller as shown. Diseard seal. REPLACE WITH NEW ONE AT TIME OF ASSEMBLY. Remove bearing cone and outer oil slinger. Tool; #D-181 Slide Hammer. Figure 152 vores ‘Turn nose of cartier down. Remove outer pinion bearing cup. Locate driver on back edge of cup: drive eup out of carrier, Caution: Do not nick enrzer Tools: #D- 158 Cup Remover, #C-4171 Handle.CARRIER SECTION bbid Figure 153 vores NOTE ‘The front and rear earrier section may vary in pinion bore depth due to the possibility of the need for either a baffle or slinger or beth, The baffle serves the same purpose as a dam, to fezure thatthe pinion bearings are maintained with lubricant, The slinger serves the purpose of assisting: the lube to flaw up through the oil channels to lubricate the pinion bearings, If used, they are part of the pinion setting adjustment. In figure 153 we show the four different options Figure 154 se Remove the inner bearing cup with taols as shown. ‘Tools: #C-4171 Handle, #D-162 Cup Remover. NOTE Shims are located between the bearing cup and carrier bore and may also include an oil baffle. If shims and baffles are bent or nicked, they should be replaced at time of assembly Wire and stack together and measure each, If stack has to be replaced, replace with samo thickness, Bs Figure 155 Remove pinion bearing with tools as shown. Tools: #DD-914-P Press, #DD-914.9 Adaptor Ring, #C-298-37 Adpaters, NOTE Both baffle and slinger are part of the pinion adjustment shims and are to be kept intact for assembly ASSEMBLY On all front driving axles there are axle shaft oil seals pressed into the tube enda of the carrier. INNER TUBE SEAL Figure L/D Carrier Seal 158 verse ‘As shown in figure 186, this design consists of the integral seal (unit) whereby the ses! and guide are combined. (One seal for each sideCARRIER SECTION Figure 157 wero Ascemble inner axle shaft seals and guides. To assemble seals use taols as shown, Tool: #D-196 Installer, ‘When assembling the seals, make sure they are positioned straight and do not get cocked. Turn forcing screw until it stops; seals will then be positioned, Grease lips of seals, Figure 158 vores Place differential case in vise as shown. Apply grease to new side gear thrust washers end to hubs tnd thrust face of the now side gears. Assomble both side gears. Apply grease to the new spherical washers, and the new pinion mate gears. Assemble new pinion mate gears and washers, ‘An easy way to assemble the side gears and pinion mate gears is to have all parts lubricated before assembly. ‘Assemble both side gears and thrust washers, hold them in place with hand, then assemble the pinion mate gears and washers to hold the side gears in plact Rotate the side gears until the holes of the washers and pinion gears line up with the holes of the case, If the gears cannot be rotated by hand, install one of the axle shafts into the side gear spline and use a pipe wrench to tarn the shatt. Figure 159 raise se a drif to Tine up the holes with those of the differential case. Assemble pinion mate shaft, drive on shaft to remove drift, Be sure lock pin hole of the shaft is Tined up with the lock pin hole of the case Figure 160 wee Assemble lock pin, Peen metal of case over pin to lock in place. NOTE The semifloat shoft riding bearing design uses a lock pin that is assembled with the use of a wrench. Use lock pin and assemble finger tight only, ‘This procedure is necessary to prevent differential side gears and differential pinion mate gears from rotating in the case ‘and dropping out when serviting the carrier section. A new lock pin will be installed after assembling the axle shafts.CARRIER SECTION Figure 161 Be sure flange face of the case is free of nicks or burrs. Assemble ring gear to case, Line up holes of the ring gear with those of the case, Use now ring gear screws. Draw up screws alternately and evenly. Torque ring gear screws to 100-120 Lb. Ft (196-163 Nim). Figure 162 some Install master differential bearings onto case. Remove all nicks, burrs, dirt, ete,, from hubs to allow master bearings to rotate freely ‘Tool: #D-117 Master Differential Bearings. 40 ~ a Figure 163 wns Assemble differential ease into carrior (ess pinion). Mount dial indicator with a magnetic base fas shown. Locate tip of indicator on flat surface of one of the ring gear screw spot faces. Mark location with a piceo of chalk, Force differential assembly a8 far_as possible in the direction towards the indicator. With force still applied, set indicator at zero (0). ‘Tool: #D-128 Indicator Set. NOTE Dial indicator should have a minimum travel of 200°" (5.08 mm). igure 164 Force the differential assembly as far as it will go in the opposite direction. Repeat these steps until you have obtained the same reading. Record the reading of the indicator. This will be the total amount of shims required (less preload) and will be calculated later during assembly. After making sure the readings are correct, remove indicator and differential assembly from housing. DO NOT REMOVE MASTER BEARINGS FROM DIFFER- ENTIAL CASE AT THIS TIME.CARRIER SECTION VIEW OF RING AND PINION SET Figure 165 roves Ring gears and pinions are supplied in matched sets only. Matching numbers on both the pinion and ring gear are etched for verification. If a new gear set is being used, varify the numbers of eaeh pinion and ring gear before proceeding with assembly. ‘The nominal distance from the centerline of the ring gear to the end of the pinian for the model 60 (front and ree) axle is 9.125" (79.37 mmb. ‘On the button end of cach pinion, there is etched a plus (+) number, a minus (-) number, or = zero (0) number which indicates the best running position for each particular gear set. This dimension controlled by the shimming behind the inner pinion bearing cup. For example - If « pinion is etched a plus +8 {m+8}, this pinion would require .003"" (,08 mm) lesa chime than a pinion etched “0"", This means by removing shims, the mounting distance of the pinion is increased to 9.128" (79.46 mm}, which i just what a +3 (m+) indicates, Or If @ pinion is ‘etched -3 {m-8), we would want to add .003" {.08 mm} more shims than would be required if the pinion were etched ““0'". By adding ,003"" 08 mm) shims, the mounting distance of the pinion was decreased to 3.122" (78.80 mm) which is just what 8-3 (m-8) indicated. If the old ring and pinion set is to be reused, measure the old shim pack and build a new shim pack to this same dimension. If a baifle is used in the axle assembly, it is considered as part of the shim pack To change the pinion adjustments, shims are ailable in thicknesses of .003"", .005", and .010"* (mm .08, .13, and .25}. NOTE If baffle or slinger is bent or mutilated, it should be replaced. Measure each shim separately with a micrometer and add together to get total shim pack thickness from the original build up. Ifa new gear set is being used, notice the (+) or (+) etching on both the old and new pinion and adjust the thickness of the new shim pack to compensate for the difference of these two figures For example - If the old pinion reads (+) 2 (m-+5) and the new pinion is (-) 2 (m-5), add .0O4"” (10 mm) shims to the orginal shim pack. ‘The above procedures also apply to pinion adjustment on the front axle which includes the oil slinger between the inner bearing cane and pinion, and baffle between the inner bearing cup and carrier, inne Yor Pa ! z a pets [oa [en [ome | ee [ee [ee | ee | sem | vere [sae | seam [eas [eae [a [some [so [| a =| soon [seas [sou [seas [seme [som [ef om | oom Fe ® [sie [ same [soon [am |e | mom | ome | oo | om a [eee Toe [ep mea [mane [como] =a a ed Sa a Figure 166 oe Pinion Setting Chart (English U.S. Standard). 1CARRIER SECTION mines Mew Pines martin Mastin’ [5 “a 3 F 3 =D | a aa hat +o 708 —_—_|— cy his | ne | a | aio 8 3 a eT ee 708 ° er} re ee "0a ra er) o | a = ra es) v | +08 0 =03 05 | =.08 =40 “10 I 0 =.08 =.05 08 | =.10 -13 Figure 167 Pinion Setting Chart Metric I metric used pinion will be etched Exp. (m+5t, Use these charts as a guideline to set pinion. pt ich Figure 168 ome View of master pinion block, pinion height block, seooter gage, cross pin, and master bearing discs NOTE Cross arbor, master bearing discs, and scooter ‘gngo can be tised on bath Model 60 and Model 70 axles, & Make sure that all carrier bores are free from all nicks, dirt or any other contamination. Figure 169 Place master pinion block into the pinion bore of the carrier as shown, ‘Tool #D-120 Master Pinion BlockCARRIER SECTION Figure 170 rows Place: arbor discs (small diameters) and arhor into cross bores of carrier as shown Tools; #D-L18-2 Master Discs, (D-115-3 Arbor. Figure 174 seman lace pinion height block on top of master pinion block and against arbor as shown, ‘Tool: #D-116-1 Pinion Height Block, 48 Figure 172 rose Place scooter gage on. small step of pinion height block. Apply pressure with fingers, making: sure the gage ig flat on the pinion block, while pressure is applied set indicator at zero “0 Tool: #D-115 Scooter Gage: Figure 173 seen Slide scooter gage over arbor, As gage slides over top of arbor, it will travel in a clockwise direction, When indicator is on center of arbor (on top) it will stop travelling in a elockwise direetion, If indicator starts to travel in a counter-clockwise direction, this means you have passed the center {top) of the arbor. Reeord only the reading when the indicator is at the highest point. ‘This reading indicates the amount of shims necessary to obtain the shim pack, plus (+) or minus (-) the etching on the button end of the pinion. If the etching is ser (0) remain unchanged. For example: If the pinion is eiched +8 (m+8), this pinion would require .009” .08 mm) less shims than a pinion etched zero (0). Ii the pinion is etched <3 (m-8), this woald require 003" (08 mm} more shims than a pinion etched zero (0) the shim pack willCARRIER SECTION So igure 176 sew Assemble the outer pinion bearing cup into Figure 174 yom —carrior as shown, make sure cup is seated, Measure each shim separately with a micrometer Tools: C4203 Cup Installer, #C-4171 Handle, and add together to get total shim peck thicknoss. If baffle is required it is to be included in the shim pack. If slinger is used between the inner bearing cone and thrust face of pinion, the slinger is also to be measured and included as part of the total shim pack _ Figure 177 vewi Assemble Inner bearing eone (and slinger if used) om pinion, Drive bearing on shaft until t is completely seated. ‘Took: ¥C-2095-A Bearing Installer. Place the required amount of shims (and baffle if used) in the toner bearing bore: drive the inner Figure 178 sovsare hearing cup into the cartier, Make sure cup is as seated ‘Assemble pinion into carrier. Assemble outer Pinion bearing cane, (and slinger if used) and end ‘Tools: #D-111 Cup Installer, #C-4171 Handle. yoke ant pinion spline 4CARRIER SECTION NOTE Do not assemble preload shims or pinion oil seal at this time. Use yoke installer as shown to assemble end yoke onto spline of pinion ‘Tools: #C-9718 Installer, #C-3281 Holder igure 179 over ‘Assemble washer and pinion nut, Torque nut until it requires 10 Lb. In, (1,13 Nm) 0 rotate the pinion. Rotate pinion several times. before checking ion position. This is to seat the bearings and assure @ more accurate reading pinion depth setting. ‘Tool: #C-193 In.-Lb. Torque Wrench. NOTE, ‘The reason for not assembling preload shims and new pinion seal, at this time, is due to the possibility of having to adjust pinion proload or pinion adjustment. It would be necessary to ‘again remove the seal and, as mentioned, whenever seals are removed, they are to replaced with new ones, due to possible damage. Figure 180 ‘pein Place arbor and discs (smell dinmeter discs for Model 60 axle and large diameter used oa Model 70 axle) into eross bore of carrier, Place pinion height block on button end of pinion. Set dial indicator on small step of height block (high step of block is used for Mode] 70 axle.) Set dial indicator at zero "0". Slide seooter gage across or over arbor, indicator will read a plus (+) or minus (+) at its highest point, depending on the etching of the pinion NOTE Later model pinion height blocks are designed for each individual model axle. Therefore, it is possible to have 2 height block that does not have a step as pictured and described. NOTE Indicator reading within .002 (05 mm) of etching is considered acceptable, If pinion position is found to be within specifications continue with build up. If pinion position is not within specifications change shim pack thick- hess under Inner bearing eup. Remove pinion nut, washer, end yoke, slinger and bearing eone. Assemble preload shims (which were removed during disassembly} onto pinion, Assemble bearing cone, and lingerCARRIER SECTION jgure 181 18 ‘Apply a light coat of hypoid lubricant on the lip of pinion seal and assemble into carrier. ‘Tools: #D-16% (National) Seal Installer, #D-164 icago Rawhide) Seal Installer, #C-4171 Handle. ‘a Figure 182 Assemble end yoke, washer, and new pinion nut. To que not to 240-300 Lb. Ft, (825-408 Nem), Tools: #C-4058 Torque Wrench, #C-8281 Yoke Holder. Figure 183 Using an In. Lb. torque wrench as shown, rotate pinion. Torque to rotate pinion should read between 20-40 Lb. In, (2.26-4,58 Nm), To increase preload remove shims; to decrease preload add shims. — sus ou a | Figure 184 L/D Carrier ‘The illustration in figure 184 shows the arrow in the pinion painting in two directions. The direction pointing towards the end yoke indicates that by removing pinion position shims, the distance from the centerline of the exle to pinion button is increased giving a plus reading. Tho proload shim pack does not effect the pinion depth setting. Arrows on the ring gear illustrate the method to increase or decrease backlash and differential hearing preload.CARRIER SECTION ASSEMBLY OF DIFFERENTIAL Place differential assembly (with pinion installed) into housing. Differential master bearings should still be assembled ta ease. We Figure 185 Set up dial Indicator as shown. Be sure to locate dial ndlcstor on some tcatlon oa martes fm fare ToS. Force Hag gear tna. mesh with the pian, Heck ing be abot the fork of the geet to eat unte ll epplicd to the ffeceatial cane, nol Tnalcsoe st ere "3" ‘Tool: #1-128 Indicator, Figure 186 corey Force the differential ease (ring gear) away from the pinion gear to obtsin an indicator reading. Repeat until the same reading is obtained each time. This reading will be the necessary amount of shims required between the differential exso and differontial bearings on the ring gear side, Remove indicator and differential case from the carrier Remove master bearings from differential case, a Figure 187 owe Assemble the required amount of shim onto hub (ring goar sido) as determined in figure 186. Place bearingg cone on hub of ease. Use bearing installer to seat bearing cone as shown. Tools: #C-4052-A Installer, #DD.914-42 Button, Assemble the remaining of the total shim pack which was determined in figure 164 on the opposite side of the differential case. Add an additional 018" (.38 mm) of shims on this side to compensate for differential bearing preload. Assemble differen- tial bearing, using the same tools as shown in figure 181, In figure 184 (less pinion) a total of indicator reading was recorded. In figure 186 (with pinion) a total af 056: indiestor reading was recorded, This leaves @ balance .052'' of shims for the opposite side and adds up to the -107"' which was first recorded. ‘Add an additional 015" shims on the opposite side for bearing prelond and backlash Ring Gear Side .055"" (1.40 mm) Opposite Side .052"" (1.82 mm} Opposite Side Preload .016"* (.38 mm) ¥C-4171 Handle, 107" Figure 188 Install spreader and indicator to carrier as shown, Do not spread carrier over 015° (38 mm). Remove indicator.CARRIER SECTION Figure 189 so Assemble differential bearing cups to differential bearing cones, ‘install differential assembly into carrier Use 9 rawhide hammer to seat differential assembly into cross bore of carrier. Care should be taken to avoid nicking the teeth of the ring gear and pinion during assembly. Remove spreader. Figure 180 Install bearing caps. Make sure the letters stamped on the eaps correspond with those on the carriers. Torque bearing cap screws to 80.90 Lb. Fe (108-122 Nm} Tool: #C-524-A Torque Wrench. Figure 191 ‘Check ring gear snd pinion backlash in three ‘equally spaced points with dial indicator as shown, ‘Bocklash tolerance is .004"* (mm .10-.23) to 009) and cannot vary more than .002" (mm .05) between points checked, High backlash is corrected by moving the ring gear closer to the pinion. ‘Low becklash is corrected by moving ring gear avray from the pinion. ‘These corrections are made by switching shims from one side of the differential case to the other. NOTE rvicing the semi-float shaft riding bearing unit, refer to the manual soction for that unit. After Installing axle shafts, 0 new lock pin is installed. Figure 192 Install new cover gasket and install cover plate que screws to 80-40 Lb, Ft. (41-54 Nem} Tool: #C-524-A Torque Wrench.CARRIER SECTION NOTE ‘There are two different design cover plates One cover is of the flat mounting surface, and the other design is af the ribs between screw holes. Figure 193 Figure If shows the flat mounting surface cover plats on Dana design axles. This cover plate requires the use of a silicone rubber sealer material rather than 8 gasket Sealant material must meet specifications of ASTMS, GE303, A19, B37, E16, £36, 21, 22, and Za sealant, ‘Apply sealer to cover plate surface. Ensure that the sealer bead is laid on the inside of the cover serew holes. The bead is not to pass through the holes or outside of the holes, "The bead is to be 1/8* to 1/4 "43.18 - 6.85:mm) high and 1/8" to 1/4" (8.18 - 6.85 mm) wide Assemble two-cover serews inte cover at Bo'elock and Z o'clock position. Use these two holes to guide aver plate into position on the carrier. Install remaining screws. Tighten alternately andl evenly. Torque screws to 30-40 Lbs. Ft, (41-64 Nem), low one hour cure time befare filling carrier the proper amount of specified lubricant and vehicle operation. Figure 194 eves ‘The cover face of the carrier and the flat surface of the cover plate must be free of any oil film or foreign material, 19 Figure 195 nore On cover plato of the rib design, a gasket must be used. Do not use silicone sealer. Torque screws to 30-40 Lbs. Ft. (41-54 Nem),REAR AXLE SEMI-FLOAT SHAFT RIDING BEARING DESIGN — OIL SEAL BEARING Figure 196 ‘ ieee ah bs A, OW = 16 om {28 < 4 Wath Figure 197 wea Axles built in model year 1980 and model year 1981 used lockscrew style A. Starting in model year 1982, axles were built using lockscrew style B. “CLOCK Figure 198 CAUTION ‘THE LOCKSCREWS ARE NOT INTER- CHANGEABLE. Care should be exercised to assure that the replacement lockserew is iden- tical to the one removed. To identify the case for proper screw selection, measure the distance from the centerline of the cross-shaft hole to the case surface where the lockscron enters the caso, If it measures approximately 1,000, it will require lockscrew style A. If measures approximately 1.312, it will require lockscrew style B.REAR AXLE SEMI-FLOAT SHAFT RIDING BEARING DESIGN Figure 199 Remove the differenti shown, NOTE New lockscrews {style A) have locking type saterial on the threads that secures the pin when in place, New lockscrews (style B) have | special threads that secures the pin when in place. Therefore, WHENEVER THE LOCK: SCREW IS REMOVED, IT 1S TO BE DIS. CARDED AND REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE. Before installing lockscrew, make sure hole is froe of dirt and oil. pinion shaft lockscrew as Figure 200 sorss98 Thstall lockserow, making sure hole in the dif ferential cross-shalt is lined up with the scrow hole in the differential case. Make sure threads in dif- ferential case and om the lockscrew are free of dirt and oll, Torque lockserew to 15-25 Ibs, ft, (20-24 Nem) for style B and 8-12 Ibs, ft, (11-16 Nem) for style A. “Tool: €-524-A Torque Wrench,‘WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY MECHANIC CERTIFICATION THROUGH Dana Corporation, Spicer Axle Division, reserves the right to make changes from time to time, without notice or obligation, in specifications, descriptions, and illustrations. and to discontinue models or revise designs Questions regarding this manual should be directed to: Spicer Axle Division Dana Corporation P.O. Box 1209 Fort Wayne, Indiana 46801 Engineering Technical Service Dept. 53009