Spicer HAXL-TEC-07 User Manual

HAXL-TEC-07
NEW DANA SPICER LMS HUB CAP FOR
STEER AXLE & TRAILER AXLE WHEEL ENDS

SERVICE/TECHNICAL

DATE: April 19, 2004

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TO: All HVTSS Spicer

OVERVIEW

Dana Corporation’s Commercial Vehicle Systems Division is pleased to introduce the new
Spicer LMS hubcaps, an innovative addition to its already industry-proven line of Low
Maintenance System (LMS) wheel-end assemblies. This “best-in-class” wheel-end design was
developed in accordance with the goal of meeting and exceeding customer expectations for
durability and reliability, as well as reduced maintenance and lifecycle costs.

The Spicer LMS Hubcap system provi
contaminant exclusion, thus, not only simplifying maintenance, but also ensuring longevity of oil­lubricated wheel-end components.

This next generation Hubcap assembly features a corrosion-resistant material that is up to 1-½
pounds lighter and significantly stronger than aluminum hubcaps. This proven system is robust
enough to exceed countless hours of sodium-and magnesium-chloride spray tests, salt spray
tests and high-pressure-wash testing without the slightest sign of corrosion or water ingestion.

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AVAILABILITY

This innovative Low Maintenance Hubcap System (LMS) will be made available for shipment
beginning May 1, 2004. This maintenance friendly hubcap and vent system will be available for
both aluminum and iron hubs. The Spicer
six-bolt, wheel-end hubs.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The Spicer LMS Hubcap system called upon state-of-the-art wheel-end design technology
to incorporate such integral patent pending features as a multi-labyrinth contaminant exclusion
system, which is designed to prevent contaminants from reaching the wheel end. Further, this
innovative Hubcap System comes standard with a highly reliable ventilation system that
effectively vents the wheel-end without a continuously open port or any restrictive filter that
requires replacement, could become clogged, and/or lead to premature wheel-end failures.

This hubcap and vent system will also contain
vent that will provide information to the service technician for help in identifying the wheel-end
without having to remove the hubcap, thus further minimizing downtime and maintenance costs.

Coupled with a magnetized side-fill plug to trap metallic wear
will assure extend vehicle uptime through improved wheel-end performance
A standard version of this new hubcap is also available for non-LMS hub applications. The LMS
or standard non-LMS, will ensure superior contaminant exclusion for conventional steer-axle
and trailer-axle wheel end systems. The standard, non-LMS hubcap version is recognized by a
black Spicer hubcap vent, while
vent, with LMS identification tabs.

LMS hubcap system is available for standard

the

Spicer LMS hub identification on the

particles these product features

Spicer LMS Hubcap system is identified by a blue Spicer

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INSTALLATION EFFECTS

The installation requirements for the Spicer LMS Hubcap are the same as other industry
standard hubcaps. These hubcaps are required to use appropriate fasteners and gaskets
purchased from Dana, or approved for use by Dana.

The LMS Hubcap eliminates requirements for the spindle-nut mounted Dana LMS wheel-end I.D.
Ring, for standard 3 or 4-piece spindle nut systems, and allows the Dana LMS hub to be specified
with alternative approved nut systems.

APPLICATION

The Spicer LMS Hubcap system for oil lubricated wheel ends will be available for Dana’s
10,000 through 22,000 lb. steer axle families, and can mate up with a host of bolt circle dimensions
ranging from 4.50” to 5.56”. Further, this new hubcap system will also be available for both TP and
TN (pro-par and tapered) spindle trailer axles ranging from 20,000 to 26,000 lb capacity and will also
mate up with bolt circle dimensions ranging from 5.50” to 6.75”.

AFTERMARKET / SERVICE IMPACT

The Spicer LMS hubcap system will be available through existing channels of parts
distribution. For part and service information refer to Information bulletin AXSM-0402.

WARRANTY

The Spicer LMS hubcap and wheel-end systems’ warranty for approved linehaul applications
with Spicer approved and OEM factory-filled, synthetic lube is up to 3 yr/350k miles on steer
axles and up to 5 years on trailer axles.

PRICING

Please contact your Dana Account Manager for a formal quote based on your specific
vehicle requirements

In addition to the information attached, please visit the Spicer web site at www.spicerparts.com
for the most current information regarding these new products. This new information will be
published and posted to the web site prior to production availability.

Trischa Carr
Aftermarket Product Analyst
Heavy Axle Products

Encl: AXSL-0017

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