Should an axle assembly require replacement component
parts, it is recommended that Spicer Heavy Axle Service
Parts be used. Spicer Heavy Axle Service Parts are
manufactured under the same rigid specification as are
original equipment axle components. This assures the
customer who uses genuine Spicer service parts, maximum reliability for a Spicer Heavy Axle assembly. They
may be obtained through your vehicle manufacturer.
The use of non-original Spicer service parts may cause
premature component failure and may void the warranty.
The items included in this book are currently being
offered as service parts at the time of printing. The part
numbers and illustrations are provided specifically for
reference purposes only. Therefore, Spicer reserves the
right to update this manual without notice or liability.
i
All axle assemblies are identified with two tags. One located
on the differential carrier, and the other located on the right
hand side of the axle housing. Two types of tags may be found
on the axle, an aluminum tag that is riveted on the assembly or
a coated mylar tag.
JULIAN DJULIAN D
JULIAN D
JULIAN DJULIAN D
MODEL YEARMODEL YEAR
MODEL YEAR
MODEL YEARMODEL YEAR
AXLE IDENTIFICA TION
AA
TE CODETE CODE
A
TE CODE
AA
TE CODETE CODE
99
7 17 1
9
7 1
99
7 17 1
77
7
77
00
0
00
DD
AA
Y OF YEARY OF YEAR
D
A
Y OF YEAR
DD
AA
Y OF YEARY OF YEAR
The aluminum axle assembly tag contains the following items:
serial number, according to the julian date, Dana part number,
and the model. The mylar axle assembly tag contains the
following items: Dana part number, julian date code, axle
model, and ratio. Optional items include customer part
number, line set number, and the last six digits of the vehicle
serial number.
DD
ANA PANA P
ARAR
D
ANA P
DD
ANA PANA P
NUMBERNUMBER
NUMBER
NUMBERNUMBER
LASLAS
LAS
LASLAS
VEHICLE SERIAL NUMBERVEHICLE SERIAL NUMBER
VEHICLE SERIAL NUMBER
VEHICLE SERIAL NUMBERVEHICLE SERIAL NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)(OPTIONAL)
(OPTIONAL)
(OPTIONAL)(OPTIONAL)
TT
AR
T
ARAR
TT
CUSCUS
CUS
CUSCUS
PP
P
PP
(OPTIONAL)(OPTIONAL)
(OPTIONAL)
(OPTIONAL)(OPTIONAL)
T SIX DIGITS OFT SIX DIGITS OF
T SIX DIGITS OF
T SIX DIGITS OFT SIX DIGITS OF
Axle Assembly Tags
TT
OMEROMER
T
OMER
TT
OMEROMER
ARAR
T NUMBERT NUMBER
AR
T NUMBER
ARAR
T NUMBERT NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBERSERIAL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBERSERIAL NUMBER
LINE SETLINE SET
LINE SET
LINE SETLINE SET
NUMBERNUMBER
NUMBER
NUMBERNUMBER
(OPTIONAL)(OPTIONAL)
(OPTIONAL)
(OPTIONAL)(OPTIONAL)
000000
000AF000-0
MODELMODEL
MODEL
MODELMODEL
JULIAN DJULIAN D
JULIAN D
JULIAN DJULIAN D
CODECODE
CODE
CODECODE
MODELSN
DD
ANA PANA P
D
ANA P
DD
ANA PANA P
NUMBERNUMBER
NUMBER
NUMBERNUMBER
J400-S
ARAR
AR
ARAR
AA
TETE
A
TE
AA
TETE
TT
T
TT
The aluminum differential carrier tag contains the following
items: serial number, according to the julian date code, the Dana
part number, and ratio. The mylar differential carrier tag
contains the following: Dana part number, julian date code, and
ratio. Optional items include customer part number, line set
number, and the last six digits of the vehicle serial number.
SERIAL NUMBERSERIAL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBERSERIAL NUMBER
SN 00000
000CA000-0X
RATIO
4.44
DD
ANA PANA P
ARAR
AR
ARAR
TT
T
TT
DD
ANA PANA P
D
ANA P
DD
ANA PANA P
NUMBERNUMBER
NUMBER
NUMBERNUMBER
ARAR
AR
ARAR
TT
T
TT
Carrier Tags
CUSCUS
TT
OMEROMER
CUS
T
OMER
CUSCUS
TT
OMEROMER
PP
ARAR
T NUMBERT NUMBER
P
AR
T NUMBER
PP
ARAR
T NUMBERT NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)(OPTIONAL)
(OPTIONAL)
(OPTIONAL)(OPTIONAL)
D
ANA P
DD
ANA PANA P
NUMBERNUMBER
NUMBER
NUMBERNUMBER
JULIAN DJULIAN D
JULIAN D
JULIAN DJULIAN D
LASLAS
T SIX DIGITS OFT SIX DIGITS OF
LAS
T SIX DIGITS OF
LASLAS
T SIX DIGITS OFT SIX DIGITS OF
VEHICLE SERIAL NUMBERVEHICLE SERIAL NUMBER
VEHICLE SERIAL NUMBER
VEHICLE SERIAL NUMBERVEHICLE SERIAL NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)(OPTIONAL)
Spicer Trademark- Dana Diamond and location of manufac-
turing facility.
047GP000- Part number of pinion. (TYPICAL)
047GR000- Part number of ring gear. (TYPICAL)
Options
(N= No-SPIN® option)
Gearing Type
(S= Single Reduction)
TRADEMARK
41-11
SPICER
* No-SPIN® is a registered trademark of Tractech
PINION
ETCH
+15
472
Tooth Combination(i.e. 41-11)- Indicates the pinion has 11
teeth and the ring gear has 41 teeth which results in a 3:73:1
ratio.
Matched Set Number- Spicer ring gears and pinions are
manufactured as matched sets. Both ring gear and pinion are
marked with a corresponding number (i.e. 472), which
identifies them as a matched set.
A gear set that does not have the same match set numbers
should not be run together. If either ring gear or pinion
require replacement,
a new matched set must be used.
Backlash Etch- Indicates backlash setting for assembly.
Pinion Etch- Indicator for proper pinion position shim stack
up. See Pinion Position Section.
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TOOTH
COMBINATION
PART
NUMBER
HEAT
CODE
SPICER
TRADEMARK
MFG.
DATE
L10
BACKLASH
ETCH
MATCHED
SET NUMBER
472
AXLE LUBRICANT RECOMMENDA TIONS
To ensure proper lubrication and operating temperature,
correct lubricants and lubricant levels must be obtained.
RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS
Mineral or Synthetic based hypoid gear lubricants that meet
or exceed military specification MIL-L-2105D, and API service
classification GL-5, are the minimum requirements for use in
Spicer medium and heavy duty drive axles.
The table below indicates which SAE viscosities are recommended for various temperature ranges the vehicle will
encounter.
SUBMERSION OR DEEP WATER FORDING
In the event the axle assembly should become
submerged in water, particularly if over the vent or breather, it
is recommended that the lubricant be drained and all parts be
inspected for water damage and/or contamination. Reassemble the carrier to the housing and refill with specifed gear
lubricant.
AFTER OVERHAUL OR CHANGE INTERVALS
Fill the axle assembly to the bottom of housing fill hole as
shown in the illustration below. It is recommended that
following an overhaul, each side of the axle be jacked up
seperately to approximately six inches and held into position
for one minute. This procedure will allow adequate lubricant
to flow into the wheel ends and help eliminate the possibility
of premature damage to wheel bearings and seals. Lower the
vehicle to the floor and allow ten minutes for lube to return to
normal level. Check and refill assembly to bottom of fill hole to
replace the lubricant that was directed into the wheel ends.
Ambient Air Temperature
SERVICE
Recommended lubricant change intervals are dependent on
the application and operating environment. The following
chart should be used to establish proper change intervals.
PETROLEUM BASED PETROLEUM BASED
PETROLEUM BASED
APPLICAAPPLICA
APPLICA
APPLICAAPPLICA
On Highway 100,000 1 Year 250,000 3 Year
* Severe Service
and 50,000 1 Year 100,000 1 Year
On-Off Highway
PETROLEUM BASED PETROLEUM BASED
TIONTION
TION
TIONTION
MILES INTER MILES INTER
MILES INTER
MILES INTER MILES INTER
SYNTHETIC BASED** SYNTHETIC BASED**
SYNTHETIC BASED**
SYNTHETIC BASED** SYNTHETIC BASED**
VV
AL MILES INTERAL MILES INTER
V
AL MILES INTER
VV
AL MILES INTERAL MILES INTER
VV
ALAL
V
AL
VV
ALAL
*Severe service includes any applications operating at
or near maximum GVW or GCW ratings. This
includes normally wet or dusty environments, or
consistent heavy load and low speed applications.
**Includes Semi-Synthetic blends that meet
MIL-L-2105D specifications.
NOTE: Lubricant close enough to the bottom of the fill hole to be seen or touched
is not sufficient. Lubricant must be level with the fill hole.
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GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
READ THIS SECTION BEFORE STARTING
GENERAL AXLE DESCRIPTION
IMPORTANT
ANY SERVICE PROCEDURES
This manual covers maintenance and rebuild procedures for the
Spicer J340-S, J380-S, J400-S, W440-S and W460-S rear
drive tandem axle assemblies.
Accordingly, anyone who uses a service procedure or tool
different than shown must insure that their safety, and the
vehicle's safety, will not be jeopardized by the service method
selected.
The Spicer heavy duty single reduction rear drive axle is a full
floating axle assembly, with a hypoid gear carrier assembly,
END YOKES AND FLANGES
using a High Strength Low Alloy (HSLA) steel axle housing.
The hypoid pinion is straddle mounted with two tapered roller
bearings behind the pinion teeth for thrust and radial loads. A
pilot bearing is located on the nose of the pinion for radial
load. The differential itself uses four precision forged pinion
mate gears, a forged cross, and precision forged side gears.
bearing bores or misalign yoke lugs and result in early failures
of journal needle bearings or other driveline components.
Serious damage can also be done internally to the ring and
pinion set or pinion bearings by hammering on external parts.
End yokes or companion flanges should be removed or
installed using the recommended methods outlined in this
manual.
Safety glasses should be worn
at all times when assembling or
disassembling axles.
CLEANLINESS
Axle components should be steam cleaned prior to removal
from the vehicle. Dirt is abrasive and will cause premature wear
of otherwise serviceable parts. Service personnel should use a
wash tank for thorough cleaning of parts just prior to assembly.
CAUTION: Hammering on end yokes can close in the
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Proper service and repair of vehicle components is important
to the safe and reliable operation of all motor vehicles. This
applies particularly to driving axles such as the ones described
in this manual. The procedures recommended and described
in this manual are tested, effective methods for performing
service operations. Follow each procedure closely, making use
of both the text and illustrations. Some of these service
procedures show the use of certain tools designed specifically
for the operation being performed. They are shown as a
preferred means of performing the operation. It is not practical
to anticipate and advise the service trade of all possible
alternative methods, and of all possible hazardous consequences that could occur.
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CAUTION
BRAKE LININGS CONTAIN NON-ASBESTOS FIBERS
BRAKE LININGS CONTAIN NON-ASBESTOS FIBERS
BREATHING BRAKE DUST MAY BE HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH AND
MAY CAUSE SERIOUS RESPIRATORY OR OTHER BODILY HARM.
AVOID CREATING DUST
DO NOT REMOVE BRAKE DRUM WITHOUT PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
DO NOT WORK ON LININGS WITHOUT PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
DO NOT REPLACE LININGS WITHOUT PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SAND, GRIND, CHISEL, FILE, HAMMER OR ALTER BRAKE
LININGS IN ANY MANNER WITHOUT PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
FOLLOW 0.S.H.A. STANDARDS FOR PROPER PROTECTIVE DEVICES TO BE USED
WHEN WORKING WITH BRAKE MATERIALS.
Air Shift Cylinder
Retainer Clip
Retainer Spring
Idler Gear Shaft
Shift Fork Shaft
(30-38 Lb-Ft)
(41-51 N-m)
Idler Gear Front Bearing Cone
Idler Gear Front Bearing Cup
Idler Gear
Idler Gear Bearing Spacer (Selective)
Shift Fork
POWER DIVIDER COMPONENTS
IMPORTANT: Torque
specifications, shown on illustration,
apply only to J Model. See Page 3334 for W Model torque specifications.
REMOV AL OF DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER FROM AXLE HOUSING
FORWARD REAR CARRIER
(WITH POWER DIVIDER)
NOTE: Steam clean axle assembly.
1. Block wheels.
2. Remove axle housing drain plug and drain lubricant.
3. Disconnect drive shafts from input and output shaft
end yokes.
NOTE: If end yoke and/or seal is to be replaced, loosen
flanged hex nut at this time.
4. Remove axle shaft flange nuts.
Threaded
Removal Hole
FF
F
FF
igurigur
igur
igurigur
e 1e 1
e 1
e 1e 1
Threaded
Removal Hole
5. Hold a large brass drift or a brass hammer against
the center of the axle shaft flange. Strike the drift
with sharp blows from a large hammer or sledge
until the axle shaft separates from the hub.
CAUTION: Do not strike the flange directly with a steel
hammer or sledge. This may crack and splinter material,
possibly causing serious or fatal injury. Do not pry or chisel
axle flange away from hub or damage to sealing surfaces
could occur.
6. Remove axle shafts.
7.Disconnect air line from power divider control.
8. Remove output shaft bearing retainer bolts. Use a
soft hammer to loosen bearing retainer from axle
housing. Remove bearing cage and output shaft
from axle housing.
9. Support the differential carrier assembly on a roller
jack. Secure as necessary to prevent it from
falling off the jack when removed from the housing.
10 . Use a breaker bar to loosen the differential carrier-
to-housing mounting bolts. Remove all bolts except
top two. These two bolts will prevent the carrier
assembly from falling.
NOTE: Removal holes are provided in the areas shown in the
illustration. See Figure 1.
certain carrier is balanced properly on jack, and
remove top two carrier-to-housing mounting bolts.
Remove differential carrier assembly from the axle
housing.
12 . Remove carrier assembly from under the vehicle.
13 . Mount carrier assembly in a suitable rebuild stand.
(Refer to Recommended Service Tools, Pgs. 35-36).
Differential Carrier Removal Complete
REAR REAR CARRIER
NOTE: Steam clean axle assembly.
1. Block wheels.
2. Remove axle housing drain plug and drain lubricant.
3. Disconnect drive shaft at rear U-joint.
NOTE: If end yoke and/or seal is to be replaced, loosen
flanged hex nut at this time.
4. Remove axle shaft flange nuts.
5. Hold a large brass drift or a brass hammer against
the center of the axle shaft flange. Strike the drift
with sharp blows from a large hammer or sledge
until the axle shaft separates from the hub.
11. Separate differential carrier from the housing. Be
6. Remove axle shafts.
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REMOV AL OF DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER FROM AXLE HOUSING
7.Support the differential carrier assembly on a roller jack.
Secure as necessary to prevent it from falling off the jack
when removed from the housing.
8. Use a breaker bar to loosen the differential carrier-
to-housing mounting bolts. Remove all bolts except
top two. These two bolts will prevent the carrier
assembly from falling.
CAUTION: Do not strike the flange directly with a steel
hammer or sledge. This may crack and splinter material,
possibly causing serious or fatal injury. Do not pry or chisel
axle flange away from hub as damage to sealing surfaces
could occur.
NOTE: Removal holes are provided in the areas shown in the
illustration See Figure 1 & 2.
9. Install two 1/2”-13 bolts into threaded holes provided
in carrier housing flange. See Figure 2. Turn puller bolts
in to break carrier away from housing. Be certain carrier is
balanced properly on the jack, and remove top two
carrrier-to-housing mounting bolts. Remove differential
carrier assembly from the axle housing.
10 . Remove carrier assembly from under the vehicle.
11 . Mount carrier assembly in a suitable rebuild stand. (Re-
fer to Recommended Service Tools, Pgs. 35-36)
Differential Carrier Removal Complete
Threaded
Removal
Hole
Threaded
Removal
Hole
FF
igurigur
e 2e 2
F
igur
e 2
FF
igurigur
e 2e 2
REMOV AL OF DIFFERENTIAL FROM CARRIER
NOTE: The following service procedures apply to both the
forward rear and rear rear axles, unless otherwise noted.
1. Remove adjusting ring locks from bearing caps.
2. Match mark one differential bearing cap and leg of carrrier
with center punch or chisel for use during reassembly.