REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER 4-9
| LOCK NUT
F
adjusting
SCREW
Fig. 19G~Ring Gear T hrust Pad A d justm en t
NOTE: Make sure screw does not turn during lock
ing process. This adjustment provides .005" to .007"
clearance between thrust pad and ring gear face.
In sta lla tio n
1. Clean out axle housing and cover and place new gasket
over axle housing.
2.
Assemble differential carrier to axle housing, install
lockwashers and bolts and tighten securely.
3.
Replace axle housing inspection cover, if removed, us
ing new gasket.
NOTE: This propeller shaft to pinion flange fastener
is an important attaching part in that it could affect
the performance of vital components and systems,
and/or could result in major repair expense. It must
be replaced w ith one of the same part number or
w ith an equivalent part if replacement becomes
necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser
quality or substitute design. Torque values must be
used as specified during reassembly to assure
proper retention of this part.
4. Assemble rear universal joint.
5.
Install axle shafts as outlined in applicable axle installa
tion procedure in Service Manual.
6
.
Fill axle with lubricant to a level even with bottom of
filler hole. See Section 0 Service Manual for proper
lubricant.
1 5,000 A N D 17,000 LB. CAPACITY TW O-SPEED
INDEX
Differential Carrier Assembly ....................................
Rem oval.......................................................................
Disassembly................................................................
R epairs.........................................................................
Drive Pinion and Bearing R etain er..................
D isassem bly.......................................................
Inspection............................................................
Reassembly..........................................................
Differential and P la n e t........................................
D isassem bly....................................................... .... 4-15
Inspection................................................................ 4-16
Reassembly.............................................................. 4-17
Reassembly ................................................................ 4-17
Ring Gear and Pinion Adjustment................ .... 4-18
Checking Pinion D epth........................................4-19
Shifting Yoke, Sleeve and Shaft Installation
Installation.................................................................. 4-19
DIFFERENTIAL C A R R IE R A S S E M B L Y
R em o val
1. Loosen the lower carrier-to housing attaching cap
screws and drain lub' icant from housing.
2.
Remove axle shafts and electric or vacuum lines as
outlined in Truck Service Manual.
3. Remove propeller shaft from pinion flange. Tape bear
ing caps to keep them in place. Swing the propeller shaft
to one side and tie it to the frame side rail.
4. Remove all differential carrier-to-axle housing cap
screws and lock washers exept two near top of carrier.
Loosen the two cap screws at the top, but leave installed
to prevent carrier from falling.
5. Tap along the outer perimeter of the carrier with a
soft-faced hammer to break bond between carrier and
housing.
6
. Support carrier with a roller jack, then remove the
remaining cap screws and lock washers. Work the as
sembly forward until it clears the housing. A small,
round pry bar or a long drift may be inserted in one of
the upper holes to keep carrier aligned with housing.
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