Driveshaft Application Guidelines

DSAG-0200
May 2022

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 Table of Contents

Driveline Sizing
Specifying a Spicer Driveline - Application Definitions ............ 2
Driveline Series Selection – Metric Units ......................... 3
Interaxle Driveline Series Selection – Metric Units .......... 5
Main Driveline Series Selection – English Units ................ 6
Interaxle Driveline Series Selection – English Units .......... 8
Application Ratings, Factors and Requirements Tables ........ 9

Critical Speed
Critical Speed Definition ....................................................... 11
Standard Equation ............................................................... 11
Simplified Equations ............................................................ 12
Adjusted Critical Speed ........................................................ 12
Maximum Driveshaft Length ................................................ 13
Spicer Standard Tube Sizes ................................................ 14

Center Bearing Mounting

Center Bearing Mounting....................................................... 15

Driveline Analysis
Driveline Analysis ................................................................. 16
Design Criteria ................................................................. 16
Torsional and Inertial Excitation ........................................... 18
Center Bearing Loading ....................................................... 19

Appendix
Application Form .................................................................. 21
End Yoke Dimensions ........................................................... 23
Attaching Hardware and Torque Specs................................. 28

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Specifying a Spicer Driveline

Application Definitions
• Domestic applications - restricted to North America, Europe, Brazil, Japan, Australia,
and New Zealand.
• Export applications - outside of North America, Europe, Brazil, Japan, Australia, and
New Zealand.
*Driveline sizing for export applications is based on Maximum Driveshaft Torque and
Bearing Life calculations only. The wheel slip torque calculation is not used for
Export applications due to overload conditions that can occur in these regions.

Application Description Application Definition

Vehicles transporting goods in excess of 60,000 mi (100,000 Km) per year over well maintained concrete and asphalt
Linehaul
roadways with a maximum grade of 8% and a maximum GCW of 80,000 lbs. (36,300 Kg).
Vehicles transporting goods in excess of 60,000 mi (100,000 Km) per year over well maintained concrete and asphalt
Regional Haul / General Freight
roadways with a maximum GCW of 80,000 lbs. (36,300 Kg) with typical trips between 100 and 300 miles (160 and 480 Km).
Vehicles transporting frozen foods in excess of 60,000 mi (100,000 Km) per year over well maintained concrete and asphalt
Refrigerated
roadways with a maximum GCW of 80,000 lbs. (36,300 Kg) with typical trips over 100 miles (160 Km).
Vehicles transporting Bulk liquids in excess of 60,000 mi (100,000 Km) per year over well maintained concrete and ashphalt
Liquid Bulk
roadways with a maximum GCW of 80,000 lbs. (36,300 Kg) with typical trips over 100 miles (160 Km).
Vehicles used for transporting passengers in excess of of 60,000 mi (100,000 Km) per year over well maintained concrete
Coach Bus
and asphalt roadways with a GVW in excess of 33,000 lbs. (15,000 Kg).
Trucks with recovery body used for recovering and towing stranded vehicles and equipment over well maintained concrete
Wrecker
and ashphalt roadways.
Tractors used for transport of heavy equipment, machinery, and materials in excess of 80,000 lbs. (36,300 kg) GCW over
Heavy Equipment
well maintained concrete and ashphalt roadways.
Vehicles used for collecting, transporting and disposing of waste material from residential, commercial or industrial sites.
Refuse
Examples include vacuum tank, rear packer, recycling and rear dump trailers.
Vehicles used primarily to transport agricultural and dairy products from the farm or field to processing or storage
Agriculture
facilitities. Examples include feed trucks, bulk tank, dump and hopper bottom trailers.
Vehicles used primarily to support on site activities in the exploration, construction and drilling of oil and natural gas wells.
Oil Field
Examples include bulk tanker, facturing, winch and service trucks.
Vehicles used primarily to transport building materials and support activities at construction sites of residential, commercial,
Construction
industrial and roadways. Examples include mixer, dump, flat bed, tanker and paving.
Vehicle used to transport logs or wood chips from logging sites to processing facilities over un-improved roads and steep
Logging
grades.
Trucks with specialized bodies used to tranport equipment and materials used to perform repairs and maitenance of public
Utility
infrastructure at residential, commercial and industrial work sites including some off-road operation.
Vehicles primarily used to transport rock and minerals within a mining site or to an off-site collection/processing facility.
Mining
These are typically high horsepower / high capacity vehicles subjected to severe operating conditions.
Vehicles produced for government agencies by the defense industry primarily used to transport personel, equipment and
Military
materials operating in severe off-road conditions.
Vehicles used to transport goods to and from residential, commercial, industrial and warehousing sites operating on city,
City P&D
suburban, and rural routes with multiple stop/start cycles per day within a 50 mile (80 Km) radius.
Vehicles used to transport passengers between sites making multiple trips per hour. Examples include airport, hotel and
Shuttle Bus
parking lot shuttles.

Transit Bus Vehicles used to transport passengers over city or suburban routes making multiple stops per hour.

Vehicles used to transport people and equipment to the site of an emergency to extinguish fires and evacuate and
Fire/Rescue
transport injured victims to a medical facility.
Vehicles specifically designed to transport passengers to and from school and extracurricular activities. Includes Prison and
School Bus
church busses.
Vehicles used for non-commercial transportation travelling less than 30,000 mi. (48,280 Km) per year. May pull a small
Recreational Vehicle
trailer or automobile.

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Main Driveline Series Selection - Metric Units

Step 1 - Low Gear Torque Calculation – Use the following formula to
calculate the maximum torque imparted to the driveline from the engine.

𝑳𝑮𝑻 = 𝑻𝑬 𝒙 𝟎. 𝟗𝟓 𝒙 𝑻𝑳𝑮𝑹 𝒙 𝑬𝑻 𝒙 𝑺𝑹 𝒙 𝑻𝑪𝑹 𝒙 𝑬𝑪 (Nm)

LGT = Maximum Driveshaft Low Gear Torque (Nm)
TE = Gross Engine Torque (advertised torque rating) (Nm)
TLGR = Transmission Low Gear Ratio (forward only) *
ET = Transmission Efficiency (automatic = 0.90; manual = 0.95)
SR = Torque Converter Stall Ratio (if applicable)
TCR = Transfer Case or Auxiliary Transmission Ratio (if applicable)
EC = Transfer Case or Auxiliary Transmission Efficiency (if applicable, 0.95)

* Some applications require deep reduction transmissions for speed-controlled

operations such as paving and pouring. In these applications it may be more
appropriate to use the second lowest forward transmission ratio to calculate the
Maximum Low Gear Torque. To use the second lowest forward gear ratio to calculate
LGT, all three of the following conditions must be met:
1. Lowest forward gear ratio numerically greater than 16:1.
2. Split between the lowest forward gear ratio and the second lowest forward gear ratio is greater
than 50%.
3. Startability Index must be greater than 25 (see below calculation).

Startability Index Calculation (SI)

𝑺𝑰 = ((𝑻𝑬 𝒙 𝑻𝑹𝟐 𝒙 𝑬𝑻 𝒙 𝑨𝑹 𝒙 𝑻𝑪𝑹 𝒙 𝑬𝑪 𝒙 𝟒. 𝟔) / (𝑺𝑳𝑹 𝒙 𝑮𝑪𝑾)) − . 𝟕𝟓

TE = Gross Engine Torque (advertised torque rating) (Nm)
TR2 = Transmission Second Lowest Forward Gear Ratio
ET = Transmission Efficiency (automatic = 0.90; manual = 0.95)
AR = Axle Ratio
TCR = Transfer Case or Auxiliary Transmission Ratio (if applicable)
EC = Transfer Case Efficiency (if applicable, 0.95)
SLR = Drive Tire Static Loaded Radius (m)
GCW = Maximum Gross Combination Weight (kg)

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Step 2 - Wheel Slip Torque Calculation – Use the following formula to

calculate the main driveshaft torque required to slip the wheels.
Note: The wheel slip calculation is used for Domestic applications only. See
Application Definitions on Page 2.

𝑾𝑺𝑻 = (𝟔. 𝟗𝟔𝟓 𝒙 𝑮𝑨𝑾𝑹 𝒙 𝑹𝑺 ) / (𝑨𝑹 𝒙 𝑬𝑨 ) (Nm)

WST = Wheel Slip Torque Applied to the Driveshaft (Nm)
GAWR = Gross Axle Weight Rating (kg)
SLR = Drive Tire Static Loaded Radius (m)
AR = Axle Ratio
EA = Axle Efficiency (single axle = .95, tandem axle = .926, tridem axle =.914)

* Compare the Low Gear Torque (LGT) calculated in step 1 and the Wheel Slip Torque
(WST) calculated in step 2 and use the lower of the two values as the “application
torque” to select the appropriate driveline Series from table 2 on page 9. The
maximum torque rating of the selected Series must be equal to or greater than the
application torque value.

Step 3 – Calculate the Universal Joint Bearing Life (B10) for the Series
selected in Step 2.
(𝟏𝟎/𝟑)
B10 = 𝟗𝟖, 𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝒙 (𝑨𝑹/(𝑺𝑳𝑹 𝒙 𝟏. 𝟎𝟒))(𝟕/𝟑) 𝒙 <𝑩𝑭/(𝑮𝑪𝑾 𝒙 𝑨𝑭)? (Km)

GCW = Maximum Gross Combination Weight (Kg)

AF = Application Factor (See Table 1 on Page 9)
SLR = Drive Tire Static Loaded Radius (m)
AR = Axle Ratio
BF = Universal Joint Bearing Factor (Nm) (See Table 2 on Page 9)

Note: The bearing life formula assumes a universal joint true operating angle ≤ 3°. For
main driveline applications with static universal joint true operating angles in excess of
3° the formula can be adjusted by replacing the 98,000 constant value with 294,000 ÷
true operating angle.
Step 4 – Compare the B10 universal joint bearing life value calculated in step 3 to
the Bearing Life Requirement (B10) for your application listed in table 1 on page
9. The calculated B10 bearing life must exceed the requirement of the vehicle
application. If the B10 bearing life does not meet the application requirement
repeat step 3 for the next larger Series until the B10 requirement is met.

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Interaxle Driveline Series Selection (If Applicable)

Step 1 – Calculate the torque capacity requirement for the interaxle

driveshaft using the following formula.

𝑻 = 𝑻𝒎 𝒙 𝟎. 𝟔𝟎 (Nm) (tandem axle and tridem 1st interaxle)

T = Interaxle driveshaft torque requirement (Nm)

Tm = Main driveline application torque requirement from step 2, page 4 (Nm).
* Use the calculated application torque value to select the appropriate interaxle driveline Series
from table 2 on page 9. The maximum torque rating of the selected Series must be equal to or
greater than the application torque value.

Note: High angle (45°) interaxle driveshafts are available in C2045, C2055, SPL170,
SPL250 and 1710 Series only.

Step 2 – Calculate the Universal Joint Bearing Life (B10) for the Series
selected in Step 1 using the following formula.
(𝟏𝟎/𝟑)
B10 = 𝟐𝟗𝟒, 𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝒙 (𝑨𝑹/(𝑺𝑳𝑹 𝒙 𝟏. 𝟎𝟒))(𝟕/𝟑) 𝒙 <𝑩𝑭/(𝑮𝑪𝑾 𝒙 𝑨𝑭)? (Km)
GCW = Maximum Gross Combination Weight (Kg)
AF = Application Factor (See Table 1 on Page 9)
SLR = Drive Tire Static Loaded Radius (m)
AR = Axle Ratio
BF = Universal Joint Bearing Factor (Nm) (See Table 3 on Page 10)

Note: For interaxle driveline applications with static universal joint true operating
angles in excess of 6 degrees contact Spicer Engineering.

Step 3 – Compare the B10 universal joint bearing life value calculated in step 2 to
the Bearing Life Requirement (B10) for your application listed in table 3 on page
10. The calculated B10 bearing life must exceed the requirement of the vehicle
application. If the B10 bearing life does not meet the application requirement
repeat step 2 for the next larger Series until the B10 requirement is met.
For tridem applications, the 2nd interaxle driveshaft can be the same or one
Series smaller than the forward interaxle driveshaft (torque capacity and B10 life
calculations are not needed).

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Main Driveline Series Selection - English Units

Step 1 - Low Gear Torque Calculation – Use the following formula to
calculate the maximum torque imparted to the driveline from the engine.

𝑳𝑮𝑻 = 𝑻𝑬 𝒙 𝟎. 𝟗𝟓 𝒙 𝑻𝑳𝑮𝑹 𝒙 𝑬𝑻 𝒙 𝑺𝑹 𝒙 𝑻𝑪𝑹 𝒙 𝑬𝑪 (lb.ft.)

LGT = Maximum Driveshaft Low Gear Torque (lb.ft.)
TE = Gross Engine Torque (advertised torque rating) (lb.ft.)
TLGR = Transmission Low Gear Ratio (forward only) *
ET = Transmission Efficiency (automatic = 0.90; manual = 0.95)
SR = Torque Converter Stall Ratio (if applicable)
TCR = Transfer Case or Auxiliary Transmission Ratio (if applicable)
EC = Transfer Case or Auxiliary Transmission Efficiency (if applicable, 0.95)

* Some applications require deep reduction transmissions for speed-controlled operations such
as paving and pouring. In these applications it may be more appropriate to use the second
lowest forward transmission ratio to calculate the Maximum Low Gear Torque. To use the
second lowest forward gear ratio to calculate LGT, all three of the following conditions must be
met:
1. Lowest forward gear ratio numerically greater than 16:1.
2. Split between the lowest forward gear ratio and the second lowest forward gear ratio is greater
than 50%.
3. Startability Index must be greater than 25 (see below calculation).

Startability Index Calculation (SI)

𝑺𝑰 = ((𝑻𝑬 𝒙 𝑻𝑹𝟐 𝒙 𝑬𝑻 𝒙 𝑨𝑹 𝒙 𝑻𝑪𝑹 𝒙 𝑬𝑪 𝒙 𝟓𝟒𝟏. 𝟓) / (𝑺𝑳𝑹 𝒙 𝑮𝑪𝑾)) − . 𝟕𝟓

TE = Gross Engine Torque (advertised torque rating) (lb.ft.)
TR2 = Transmission Second Lowest Forward Gear Ratio
ET = Transmission Efficiency (automatic = 0.90; manual = 0.95)
AR = Axle Ratio
TCR = Transfer Case or Auxiliary Transmission Ratio (if applicable)
EC = Transfer Case Efficiency (if applicable, 0.95)
SLR = Drive Tire Static Loaded Radius (in.)
GCW = Maximum Gross Combination Weight (lb.)

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Step 2 - Wheel Slip Torque Calculation– Use the following formula to

calculate the main driveshaft torque required to slip the wheels.
Note: The wheel slip calculation is used for Domestic applications only. See
Application Definitions on Page 2.

𝑾𝑺𝑻 = (𝑮𝑨𝑾𝑹 𝒙 𝑺𝑳𝑹) / (𝟏𝟔. 𝟗 𝒙 𝑨𝑹 𝒙 𝑬𝑨 ) (lb.ft.)

WST = Wheel Slip Torque Applied to the Driveshaft (lb.ft.)
GAWR = Gross Axle Weight Rating (lbs.)
SLR = Drive Tire Static Loaded Radius (in.)
AR = Axle Ratio
EA = Axle Efficiency (single axle = .95, tandem axle = .926, tridem axle =.914)

* Compare the Low Gear Torque (LGT) calculated in step 1 and the Wheel Slip Torque (WST)
calculated in step 2 and use the lower of the two values as the “application torque” to select the
appropriate driveline Series from table 2 on page 9. The maximum torque rating of the selected
Series must be equal to or greater than the application torque value.

Step 3 – Calculate the Universal Joint Bearing Life (B10) for the Series
selected in Step 2.
(𝟏𝟎/𝟑)
B10 = 𝟔𝟎, 𝟗𝟎𝟎 𝒙 (𝑨𝑹 𝒙 𝟑𝟕. 𝟖𝟓𝟓𝟗/𝑺𝑳𝑹)(𝟕/𝟑) 𝒙 <𝑩𝑭 𝒙 𝟐. 𝟗𝟖𝟗/(𝑮𝑪𝑾 𝒙 𝑨𝑭)? (mi.)
GCW = Maximum Gross Combination Weight (lbs.)
AF = Application Factor (See Table 1 on Page 9)
SLR = Drive Tire Static Loaded Radius (in.)
AR = Axle Ratio
BF = Universal Joint Bearing Factor (lb.ft., See Table 2 on Page 9)
Note: The bearing life formula assumes a universal joint true operating angle ≤ 3°. For
main driveline applications with static universal joint true operating angles in excess of
3° the formula can be adjusted by replacing the 60,900 constant value with 182,700 ÷
true operating angle.

Step 4 – Compare the B10 universal joint bearing life value calculated in step 3 to
the Bearing Life Requirement (B10) for your application listed in table 1 on page
9. The calculated B10 bearing life must exceed the requirement of the vehicle
application. If the B10 bearing life does not meet the application requirement
repeat step 3 for the next larger Series until the B10 requirement is met.

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Interaxle Driveline Series Selection (If Applicable)

Step 1 – Calculate the torque capacity requirement for the interaxle

driveshaft using the following formula.

𝑻 = 𝑻𝒎 𝒙 𝟎. 𝟔𝟎 (lb.ft.) (tandem axle and tridem 1st interaxle)

T = Interaxle driveshaft torque requirement (lb.ft.)

Tm = Main driveline application torque requirement from step 2, page 7 (lb.ft.)

* Use the calculated application torque value to select the appropriate interaxle driveline Series
from table 2 on page 9. The maximum torque rating of the selected Series must be equal to or
greater than the application torque value.

Note: High angle (45°) interaxle driveshafts are available in C2045, C2055, SPL170,
SPL250 and 1710 Series only.

Step 2 – Calculate the Universal Joint Bearing Life (B10) for the Series
selected in Step 1 using the following formula.

(𝟏𝟎/𝟑)
B10 = 𝟏𝟖𝟐, 𝟕𝟎𝟎 𝒙 (𝑨𝑹 𝒙 𝟑𝟕. 𝟖𝟓𝟓𝟗/𝑺𝑳𝑹)(𝟕/𝟑) 𝒙 <𝑩𝑭 𝒙 𝟐. 𝟗𝟖𝟗/(𝑮𝑪𝑾 𝒙 𝑨𝑭)? (mi.)
GCW = Maximum Gross Combination Weight (lbs.)
AF = Application Factor (See Table 1 on Page 9)
SLR = Drive Tire Static Loaded Radius (in.)
AR = Axle Ratio
BF = Universal Joint Bearing Factor (lb.ft.) (See Table 3 on Page 10)

Note: For interaxle driveline applications with static universal joint true operating
angles in excess of 6 degrees contact Spicer Engineering.

Step 3 – Compare the B10 universal joint bearing life value calculated in step 2 to
the Bearing Life Requirement (B10) for your application listed in table 3 on page
10. The calculated B10 bearing life must exceed the requirement of the vehicle
application. If the B10 bearing life does not meet the application requirement
repeat step 2 for the next larger Series until the B10 requirement is met.
For tridem applications, the 2nd interaxle driveshaft can be the same or one
Series smaller than the forward interaxle driveshaft (torque capacity and B10 life
calculations are not needed).

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Application Factors, Ratings and Bearing Life Requirements

Application Application Bearing Life Maximum Bearing Factor

Vocation Factor (AF) Requirement Main Driveline Torque Capacity (BF)
Series
Linehaul 0.265 Nm lb.ft. Nm lb.ft.
Coach Bus 1610 7,728 5,700 4,446 3,279
GVW>14,968 Kg
General Freight (33,000 lbs.) / 1710 10,440 7,700 5,840 4,307
Refrigerated GCW>22,680 Kg 1710HD 13,829 10,200 5,840 4,307
0.290 (50,000 lbs.) 1760 13,829 10,200 6,975 5,144
Liquid Bulk
1,609,000 Km
Wrecker (1,000,000 mi.) 1760HD 16,541 12,200 6,975 5,144
Heavy
1810 16,541 12,200 7,646 5,639
Equipment
Refuse 1810HD 22,371 16,500 7,646 5,639
Agriculture SPL055 4,068 3,000 2,345 1,730
GVW≤14,968 Kg
Oil Field (33,000 lbs.) / SPL070 5,288 3,900 2,974 2,194
0.400
Construction GCW≤22,680 Kg SPL100 7,728 5,700 4,136 3,051
Logging (50,000 lbs.) SPL140 14,000 10,326 5,711 4,212
804,672 Km
Utility SPL140HD 15,000 11,063 5,711 4,212
(500,000 mi.)
Mining SPL170 17,000 12,538 9,509 7,013
0.520
Military SPL170HD 20,000 14,751 9,509 7,013
City P&D SPL250 22,500 16,595 10,893 8,034
Shuttle Bus SPL250HD 25,000 18,439 10,893 8,034
0.400
Transit Bus 804,672 Km SPL250 Lite HT 25,000 18,439 10,893 8,034
Fire/Rescue (500,000 mi.) SPL350 30,000 22,127 13,296 9,807
School Bus 0.375 SPL350 Lite HT 30,000 22,127 13,296 9,807
Rec. Vehicle 0.310 SPL350HD 35,000 25,815 13,296 9,807
C2035 10,000 7,375 3,790 2,795
Table 1 C2040 14,000 10,326 5,848 4,313
C2045 17,000 12,538 7,633 5,630
C2047 19,000 14,013 7,633 5,630
C2055 25,000 18,439 9,788 7,219
C2060 30,000 22,127 11,388 8,399
C2065 35,000 25,815 13,296 9,807

Table 2

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Application Factors, Ratings and Bearing Life Requirements

(Cont’d.)

Interaxle Maximum Torque Bearing Factor

Driveline Capacity (BF)
Series Nm lb.ft. Nm lb.ft.
1710 I/A 10440 7700 5840 4307
1710 10440 7700 5840 4307
1710HD 13829 10200 5840 4307
1810 16541 12200 7646 5639
1810HD 22371 16500 7646 5639
SPL170 I/A 15000 11063 9509 7013
SPL170 17000 12538 9509 7013
SPL170HD 20000 14751 9509 7013
SPL250 I/A 21000 15489 10893 8034
SPL250 22500 16595 10893 8034
SPL250HD 25000 18439 10893 8034
C2035 10000 7375 3790 2795
C2040 14000 10326 5848 4313
C2045 17000 12538 7633 5630
C2047 19000 14013 7633 5630
C2055 25000 18439 9788 7219

Table 3

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Critical Speed

Critical speed is defined as: The speed at which the rotational speed of the
driveshaft coincides with the natural frequency of the shaft.

Standard Equation:

𝑬 𝒙 𝟑𝟖𝟔. 𝟒 𝒙 (𝑶𝟐 + 𝑰𝟐 )
𝑪𝑺 = 𝟑𝟎𝝅'
𝝆 𝒙 𝑳𝟒 𝒙 𝟏𝟔

CS = Critical Speed (rpm)

E = Modulus of tubing material (psi)
O = Outside Diameter of Tubing (in)
I = Inside Diameter of Tubing (in)
ρ = Density of Tubing Material (lbs/in3)
L = Distance Between Universal Joint Centers (in)

* Refer to "Spicer Standard Tube Sizes" on page 14 for tube dimensions.

Material Properties

Material Modulus (lbs./in2) Density (lbs./in3) E/P x 386.4

30.00 x 106 41.0 x 109

Steel 0.2830

10.30 x 106 39.4 x 109

Aluminum 0.0980

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Simplified Equations

Steel:

Aluminum:

CS = Critical Speed (rpm)

L = Distance Between Journal Cross Centers (in)
O = Outside Diameter of Tubing (in)
I = Inside Diameter of Tubing (in)

Adjusted Critical Speed (Maximum Safe Operating Speed)

ACS = TC x CF x SF
ACS = Adjusted Critical Speed (rpm)
TC = Theoretical Critical
CF = Correction Factor
SF = Safety Factor

Suggested factors for Adjusted Critical Speed:

Safety Factor = 0.75

Correction Factor
Outboard Slip = 0.92
Inboard Slip = 0.75

Note: The value for ACS (Maximum Safe Operating Speed) must be greater than
the maximum driveshaft speed of the vehicle.

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Maximum Driveshaft Length

Refer to the chart at the bottom of this page for maximum driveshaft length vs. RPM guidelines.

The general length limitations are as follows:

Tube O.D. Maximum Length * Driveline Series

3.5 in. (88.9 mm) 65 in. (1651 mm) SPL55, SPL70

4.0 in. (101.6 mm) 70 in. (1778 mm) 1710, 1760, SPL100

4.21 in. (107.0 mm) 72 in. (1829 mm) SPL140

4.33 in. (110.0 mm) 73 in. (1854 mm) SPL140HD

4.5 in. (114.3 mm) 75 in. (1905 mm) 1710, 1810

4.66 in. (118.4 mm) 80 in. (2032 mm) SPL250 Lite HT

4.72 in. (120.0 mm) 80 in. (2032 mm) SPL350 Lite HT

5.0 in. (127.0 mm) 80 in. (2032 mm) SPL170, SPL250

5.5 in. (140 mm) 83 in. (2108 mm) SPL350, SPL350HD

*Installed length universal joint centerline to universal joint centerline.

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Spicer Standard Tube Sizes

Series Tube Size (in) Dana Part Torque Rating Tube JAEL
OD x wall thickness Number (lbs. ft.) (lbs. ft.)

1610 4.00 x .134 32-30-52 5,700 8,600

1710 4.00 x .134 32-30-52 7,700 8,600

1710 HD 4.09 x .180 32-30-72 10,200 13,925

1760 4.00 x .134 32-30-92 10,200 10,435

1760 HD 4.09 x .180 32-30-72 12,200 13,925

1810 4.50 x .134 36-30-62 12,200 13,065

1810 HD 4.59 x .180 36-30-102 16,500 17,935

SPL55 3.50 x .083 28-30-62 3,000 4,017

SPL 70 3.50 x .095 28-30-22 3,900 4,600

SPL 100 4.00 x .095 32-30-12 5,700 6,300

SPL 140 4.21 x .138 100-30-3 7,744 11,010

SPL 140 HD 4.33 x .197 100-30-5 11,063 16,519

SPL 170 4.96 x .118 120-30-3 12,539 13,185

SPL 170 HD 5.06 x .167 120-30-4 14,751 19,617

SPL 170 I/A 4.59 x .180 36-30-102 11,063 17,935

SPL 250 I/A 5.06 x .167 120-30-4 15,489 19,617

SPL250 Lite HT 4.66 x .205 108-30-5 18,439 20,652

SPL 250 5.06 x .167 120-30-4 16,595 19,617

SPL250 HD 5.12 x .197 120-30-5 18,439 23,555

SPL350 Lite HT 4.72 x .236 108-30-6 22,127 24,041

SPL350 5.45 x .167 130-30-21720 22,127 24,180

SPL350 HD 5.51 x .197 130-30-21718 25,815 28,731

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Center Bearing Mounting

Spicer heavy duty center bearings must be mounted within 3° of perpendicular to the
coupling shaft centerline as shown in Figure 1 below and the center bearing assembly
must not operate with a linear offset greater than 1/8 inch as shown in Figure 2.
Note: The Spicer "Dura-Tune®" self-aligning center bearing may be mounted up to
+/- 10° of perpendicular to the coupling shaft centerline as shown in the side view
of Figure 1. The rubber isolator must remain perpendicular to the coupling shaft
centerline within 3° as shown in Figure 1.

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Driveline Analysis
Design Criteria
• Torsional Vibration
• Inertial Vibration
• Center Bearing Loading

Torsional and Inertial Excitation

Calculate the true universal joint operating angles for each universal joint
location in Polar format (𝜽 ∠ 𝝓 )

𝜽
𝜽 = &𝜽𝒙 𝟐 + 𝜽𝒚 𝟐 𝝓 = 𝒕𝒂𝒏%𝟏 +𝜽𝒚,
𝒙

It is critical that the correct polar

angle value of 𝝓 be determined for
use in the torsional acceleration,
inertial acceleration, and center
bearing load calculations. This value
must be expressed by a positive
angle value originating at the positive
x axis in the counterclockwise
direction. The proper values for 𝝓
can be obtained using the formulas
below for the various values of 𝜽𝒙
and 𝜽𝒚 .

𝜽
For positive values of 𝜽𝒙 and 𝜽𝒚 (quadrant 1): 𝝓 = 𝒕𝒂𝒏%𝟏 +𝜽𝒚,
𝒙

𝜽
For negative 𝜽𝒙 and positive 𝜽𝒚 (quadrant 2): 𝝓 = 𝒕𝒂𝒏%𝟏 +𝜽𝒚, + 𝟏𝟖𝟎°
𝒙

𝜽
For negative values of 𝜽𝒙 and 𝜽𝒚 (quadrant 3): 𝝓 = 𝒕𝒂𝒏%𝟏 +𝜽𝒚, + 𝟏𝟖𝟎°
𝒙

𝜽
For positive 𝜽𝒙 and negative 𝜽𝒚 (quadrant 4): 𝝓 = 𝒕𝒂𝒏%𝟏 +𝜽𝒚, + 𝟑𝟔𝟎°
𝒙

For positive values of 𝜽𝒙 and 𝜽𝒚 = 0 𝝓 = 𝟑𝟔𝟎°

For negative values of 𝜽𝒙 and 𝜽𝒚 = 0 𝝓 = 𝟏𝟖𝟎°

For positive values of 𝜽𝒚 and 𝜽𝒙 = 0 𝝓 = 𝟗𝟎°

For negative values of 𝜽𝒚 and 𝜽𝒙 = 0 𝝓 = 𝟐𝟕𝟎°

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Driveline Layout Example:

To find the true joint angle of each joint, first find the top-view and side-view angles of each joint. The
top-view angle of Joint A is equal to 0.67 - 0.00 = 0.67 and the side-view joint angle of Joint A is equal
to (-4.0) - (-1.3) = -2.70. By putting the top-view angle (0.67) to the X-axis and the side-view angle
(-2.70) to the Y-axis, the true joint angle of Joint A is equal to 2.78°∠283.94°.
Note: The true joint angle is a vector: the 2.78° is the magnitude and the 283.94° is the argument. The
true joint angles of joints A, B, and C are shown in the following chart.

Trans U-joint U-joint Axle U-joint

(A) degrees (B) degrees (C) degrees

Joint Angle - Top View 𝜽𝒙 0.67 0.13 -0.80

Joint Angle - Side View 𝜽𝒚 -2.70 -1.25 2.45

True Joint Angle 𝜽 2.78 1.26 2.58

Plane of True Joint Angle 𝝓 283.94 275.94 108.08

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Calculate Torsional and Inertia Excitation

𝒓𝒂𝒅
Step 1 - Calculate the torsional excitation, Tmax +𝒔𝒆𝒄𝟐,:

𝚯𝐭𝐨𝐫 = 1(|𝛉𝟏 |∠𝛟𝟏 )𝟐 + (|𝛉𝟐 |(∠𝛟𝟐 − 𝟗𝟎 − 𝛅𝟏 ))𝟐 + (|𝛉𝟑 |(∠𝛟𝟑 − 𝛅𝟐 − 𝛅𝟏 ))𝟐 + (|𝛉𝟒 |(∠𝛟𝟒 − 𝟗𝟎 − 𝛅𝟑 − 𝛅𝟐 − 𝛅𝟏 ))𝟐

*Where |θ* |∠ϕ* represents the true joint angle of the universal joint at the transmission output and 𝛿
represents the shaft phase angle for each shaft (typically 0° or 90°). The formula shown is for a 3-
piece driveline (4 universal joints). For two-piece drivelines enter zero for universal joint 4 and for
single piece drivelines enter zero for universal joints 3 & 4. Contact Spicer Engineering for help with
formulas for 4-piece (5 joint) drivelines.

𝒓𝒂𝒅
𝑻𝒎𝒂𝒙 = (𝟑. 𝟑𝟒𝟎𝟓𝒙𝟏𝟎$𝟔 ) 𝒙 (𝜽)𝟐 𝒙 (𝒓𝒑𝒎)𝟐 3 9
𝒔𝒆𝒄𝟐
𝒓𝒂𝒅
Note: The Dana design limit for torsional excitation is 300 𝒔𝒆𝒄𝟐
in all suspension conditions.

𝒓𝒂𝒅
Step 2 - Calculate the drive inertia excitation, ID :𝒔𝒆𝒄𝟐 ;:

3 pc. Driveline: 𝚯𝒅𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒍 = =𝟑(|𝛉𝟏 |∠𝛟𝟏 )𝟐 + 𝟐(|𝛉𝟐 |∠(𝛟𝟐 − 𝟗𝟎° − 𝛅𝟏 ))𝟐 + (|𝛉𝟑 |∠(𝛟𝟑 − 𝛅𝟐 − 𝛅𝟏 ))𝟐

2 pc. Driveline: 𝚯𝒅𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒍 = =𝟐(|𝛉𝟏 |∠𝛟𝟏 )𝟐 + (|𝛉𝟐 |∠(𝛟𝟐 − 𝟗𝟎° − 𝛅𝟏 ))𝟐

Single Driveline: 𝚯𝒅𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒍 = =(|𝛉𝟏 |∠𝛟𝟏 )𝟐

*Where 𝛿 represents the shaft phase angle for each shaft (typically 0° or 90°).

𝒓𝒂𝒅
𝑰𝑫 = (𝟑. 𝟑𝟒𝟎𝟓𝒙𝟏𝟎$𝟔 ) 𝒙 (𝜽)𝟐 𝒙 (𝒓𝒑𝒎)𝟐 3 9
𝒔𝒆𝒄𝟐
𝒓𝒂𝒅
Step 3 - Calculate the coast inertia excitation, IC +𝒔𝒆𝒄𝟐,:

3 Piece Drivelines:𝜣𝒄𝒐𝒂𝒔𝒕 𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒍 = =𝟑(|𝜽𝟒 |∠𝝓𝟒 )𝟐 + 𝟐(|𝜽𝟑 |∠(𝝓𝟑 + 𝟗𝟎° + 𝛅𝟑 ))𝟐 + (|𝜽𝟐 |∠(𝝓𝟐 + 𝛅𝟑 + 𝛅𝟐 ))𝟐

2 Piece Drivelines:𝜣𝒄𝒐𝒂𝒔𝒕 𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒍 = =𝟐(|𝜽𝟑 |∠𝝓𝟑 )𝟐 + (|𝜽𝟐 |∠(𝝓𝟐 + 𝟗𝟎° + 𝜹𝟐 ))𝟐

Single Drivelines: 𝜣𝒄𝒐𝒂𝒔𝒕 𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒍 = =(|𝜽𝟐 |∠𝝓𝟐 )𝟐

*Where 𝛿 represents the shaft phase angle for each shaft (typically 0° or 90°).

𝒓𝒂𝒅
𝑰𝑪 = (𝟑. 𝟑𝟒𝟎𝟓𝒙𝟏𝟎$𝟔 ) 𝒙 (𝜽)𝟐 𝒙 (𝒓𝒑𝒎)𝟐 3 9
𝒔𝒆𝒄𝟐

𝒓𝒂𝒅
Note: The Dana design limit for inertial excitation is 1000 𝒔𝒆𝒄𝟐
in all suspension conditions.

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Center Bearing Loading

Calculate Static and Dynamic Center Bearing Load – English Units

Static Loading, LS (lbs.):

𝟔 𝒙 𝑳𝑮𝑻 𝑨𝑩 𝑨𝑩
𝑳𝑺 = CD𝒔𝒊𝒏 𝜽𝑨 ∠(𝝓𝑨 + 𝟗𝟎)J + K𝒕𝒂𝒏 𝜽𝑩 − 𝐬𝐢𝐧 𝜽𝑩 Q ∠(𝝓𝑩 + 𝟗𝟎) + 𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝜽𝑪 ∠(𝝓𝑪 − 𝟗𝟎)T
𝑨𝑩 − 𝑫𝑩 𝑩𝑪 𝑩𝑪

Dynamic Loading, LD (lbs.):

𝟔 𝒙 𝑳𝑮𝑻 𝑨𝑩 𝑨𝑩
𝑳𝑫 = CD𝒔𝒊𝒏 𝜽𝑨 ∠(𝟗𝟎 − 𝝓𝑨 )J + K𝒕𝒂𝒏 𝜽𝑩 + 𝐬𝐢𝐧 𝜽𝑩 Q ∠(𝟗𝟎 − 𝝓𝑩 + 𝟐𝜹𝟏 ) + 𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝜽𝑪 ∠(𝟗𝟎 − 𝝓𝑪 + 𝟐𝜹𝟏 + 𝟐𝜹𝟐 )T
𝑨𝑩 − 𝑫𝑩 𝑩𝑪 𝑩𝑪

LGT = Maximum Driveshaft Low Gear Torque (lb.ft.)

AB = coupling shaft length from universal joint center to universal joint center (in)
DB = coupling shaft length from center bearing center to universal joint center (in)
BC = driveshaft length from universal joint center to universal joint center (in)

Note: Refer to the driveline layout diagram on page 17 to define lengths AB, DB and BC.

Maximum Center Bearing Loads

Design Static Load Dynamic Load Applicable Series

HD Solid Rubber 500 lbs. 500 lbs. 1710HD, 1760, 1810, SPL170, SPL250

1710HD, 1760, 1810, SPL140, SPL170,

HD Slotted Rubber 250 lbs 250 lbs SPL250, SPL350, C2045, C2047,
C2055, C2060, C2065
SPL100, SPL140, 1610, 1710
MD Slotted Rubber 100 lbs 100 lbs
C2030, C2035, C2040

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Calculate Static and Dynamic Center Bearing Load – Metric Units

Static Loading, LS (Kg)

𝟏 𝑳𝑮𝑻 𝑨𝑩 𝑨𝑩
𝑳𝑺 = 3Q𝒔𝒊𝒏 𝜽𝑨 ∠(𝝓𝑨 + 𝟗𝟎)T + U𝒕𝒂𝒏 𝜽𝑩 − 𝐬𝐢𝐧 𝜽𝑩 [ ∠(𝝓𝑩 + 𝟗𝟎) + 𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝜽𝑪 ∠(𝝓𝑪 − 𝟗𝟎)9
𝟏𝟗. 𝟔𝟐 𝑨𝑩 − 𝑫𝑩 𝑩𝑪 𝑩𝑪

Dynamic Loading, LD (Kg)

𝟏 𝑳𝑮𝑻 𝑨𝑩
𝑳𝑫 = 3Q𝒔𝒊𝒏 𝜽𝑨 ∠(𝟗𝟎 − 𝝓𝑨 )T + U𝒕𝒂𝒏 𝜽𝑩 + 𝐬𝐢𝐧 𝜽𝑩 [ ∠(𝟗𝟎 − 𝝓𝑩 + 𝟐𝜹𝟏 )
𝟏𝟗. 𝟔𝟐 𝑨𝑩 − 𝑫𝑩 𝑩𝑪
𝑨𝑩
+ 𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝜽𝑪 ∠(𝟗𝟎 − 𝝓𝑪 + 𝟐𝜹𝟏 + 𝟐𝜹𝟐 )9
𝑩𝑪

LGT = Maximum Driveshaft Low Gear Torque (Nm)

AB = coupling shaft length from universal joint center to universal joint center (m)
DB = coupling shaft length from center bearing center to universal joint center (m)
BC = driveshaft length from universal joint center to universal joint center (m)

Note: Refer to the driveline layout diagram on page 17 to define lengths AB, DB and BC.

Maximum Center Bearing Loads

Design Static Load Dynamic Load Applicable Series

HD Solid Rubber 226 Kg 226 Kg 1710HD, 1760, 1810, SPL170, SPL250

1710HD, 1760, 1810, SPL140, SPL170,

HD Slotted Rubber 113 Kg 113 Kg SPL250, SPL350, C2045, C2047,
C2055, C2060, C2065
SPL100, SPL140, 1610, 1710
MD Slotted Rubber 45 Kg 45 Kg
C2030, C2035, C2040

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Application Form

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Yoke Dimensions

Snap Ring Cross Holes

Type Series A (mm / in) B (mm / in) C* (mm / in)

1210 65.0 / 2.56 26.9 / 1.06 79.2 / 3.12

1280 / 1310 84.8 / 3.34 26.9 / 1.06 96.8 / 3.81

1330 95.0 / 3.74 26.9 / 1.06 106.4 / 4.19

Snap Ring 1350 95.0 / 3.74 30.2 / 1.19 108.0 / 4.25

Construction 1410 109.2 / 4.30 30.2 / 1.19 124.0 / 4.88

1480 / SPL 55 109.2 / 4.30 34.8 / 1.37 124.0 / 4.88

1550 / SPL 70 129.0 / 5.08 34.8 / 1.37 144.5 / 5.69

SPL 90 / SPL 100 130.6 / 5.14 41.1 / 1.62 149.4 / 5.88

1650 146.8 / 5.78 41.1 / 1.62 165.1 / 6.50

SPL350 177.0 / 6.97 65.0 / 2.56 206.0 / 8.11

* Swing diameter clears yoke by 1.5 mm (0.06 in)

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10 Series Half Round Cross Holes

Type Series A (mm / in) B (mm / in) C (mm / in) D (mm / in) E (mm / in) F* (mm / in) G (mm / H
in)

1210 62.0 / 2.44 26.9 / 1.06 56.4 / 2.22 35.8 / 1.41 0.8 / 0.03 87.4 / 3.44 8.4 / 0.33 -
1280/1310 81.8 / 3.22 26.9 / 1.06 73.9 / 2.91 35.8 / 1.41 0.8 / 0.03 101.6 / 4.00 8.4 / 0.33 -
U-bolt 1330 91.9 / 3.62 26.9 / 1.06 84.1 / 3.31 35.8 / 1.41 0.8 / 0.03 115.8 / 4.56 8.4 / 0.33 -
Design 1350 91.9 / 3.62 30.2 / 1.19 81.0 / 3.19 42.2 / 1.66 0.8 / 0.03 115.8 / 4.56 9.9 / 0.39 -
1410 106.4 / 4.19 30.2 / 1.19 95.2 / 3.75 42.2 / 1.66 0.8 / 0.03 125.5 / 4.94 9.9 / 0.39 -
1480 106.4 / 4.19 35.1 / 1.38 93.7 / 3.69 48.5 / 1.91 0.8 / 0.03 134.9 / 5.31 11.7 / 0.46 -
1550 126.2 / 4.97 35.1 / 1.38 113.5 / 4.47 48.5 / 1.91 0.8 / 0.03 152.4 / 6.00 11.7 / 0.46 -
1210 62.0 / 2.44 26.9 / 1.06 53.8 / 2.12 40.1 / 1.58 0.8 / 0.03 87.4 / 3.44 - 0.25 - 28

1280/1310 81.8 / 3.22 26.9 / 1.06 73.9 / 2.91 40.1 / 1.58 0.8 / 0.03 101.6 / 4.00 - 0.25 - 28

Bearing 1330 91.9 / 3.62 26.9 / 1.06 84.1 / 3.31 40.1 / 1.58 0.8 / 0.03 115.8 / 4.56 - 0.25 - 28

Strap 1350 91.9 / 3.62 30.2 / 1.19 81.0 / 3.19 45.7 / 1.80 0.8 / 0.03 115.8 / 4.56 - 0.312 - 24

Tapped 1410 106.4 / 4.19 30.2 / 1.19 95.2 / 3.75 45.7 / 1.80 0.8 / 0.03 125.5 / 4.94 - 0.312 - 24

Hole 1480 106.4 / 4.19 35.1 / 1.38 93.7 / 3.69 53.8 / 2.12 0.8 / 0.03 134.9 / 5.31 - 0.375 - 24

1550 126.2 / 4.97 35.1 / 1.38 113.5 / 4.47 53.8 / 2.12 0.8 / 0.03 152.4 / 6.00 - 0.375 - 24

1610 134.9 / 5.31 47.8 / 1.88 122.2 / 4.81 63.5 / 2.50 9.7 / 0.38 171.4 / 6.75 - 0.375 - 24

1710 157.2 / 6.19 49.3 / 1.94 142.0 / 5.59 71.4 / 2.81 7.9 / 0.31 190.5 / 7.50 - 0.50 - 20

1760 180.1 / 7.09 49.3 / 1.94 165.1 / 6.50 71.4 / 2.81 7.9 / 0.31 212.9 / 8.38 - 0.50 - 20

1810 194.1 / 7.64 49.3 / 1.94 179.1 / 7.05 71.4 / 2.81 7.9 / 0.31 228.6 / 9.00 - 0.50 - 20

Bearing 1410 106.4 / 4.19 30.2 / 1.19 95.2 / 3.75 45.7 / 1.80 0.8 / 0.03 125.5 / 4.94 8.4 / 0.33 -
Strap 1480 106.4 / 4.19 35.1 / 1.38 93.7 / 3.69 53.8 / 2.12 0.8 / 0.03 134.9 / 5.31 9.9 / 0.39 -
Thru-Hole 1550 126.2 / 4.97 35.1 / 1.38 113.5 / 4.47 53.8 / 2.12 0.8 / 0.03 152.4 / 6.00 9.9 / 0.39 -

* Swing diameter clears yoke by 1.5 mm (0.06 in)

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SPL Full Round Cross Holes

Type Series A (mm/in) B (mm/in) C (mm/in) D * (mm/in) E (mm)

SPL SPL 140 128 / 5.04 49 / 1.93 32 / 1.26 160 / 6.30 M8 x 1.00

Full SPL 170 153 / 6.02 55 / 2.17 32 / 1.26 185 / 7.28 M8 x 1.00

Round SPL 250 152 / 5.98 60 / 2.36 32 / 1.26 184 / 7.24 M8 x 1.00

* Swing diameter clears yoke by 1.5 mm (0.06 in)

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SPL Half Round Cross Holes

Type Series A (mm) B (mm) C (mm) D (mm) E (mm) F * G

(mm)

SPL 55 106.4 35.1 93.7 53.8 0.8 134.9 0.375 x 24 UNF

SPL 70 126.2 35.1 113.5 53.8 0.8 152.4 0.375 x 24 UNF

Bearing SPL 100 126 41 115 59 6 154 0.375 x 24 UNF

Strap
Tapped
SPL 140 139 49 113 76 8 174 12 x 1.25 mm
Hole
SPL 170 164 55 140 82 8 193 12 x 1.25 mm

SPL 250 163 60 135 88 10 193 12 x 1.25 mm

SPL 350 171.8 65 142 100 0 219 14 x 1.25 mm

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Bearing Plate Cross Holes

Type Series A (mm / in) B (mm / in) C (mm / in) D* (mm/in) E

1610 134.9/5.31 47.8/1.88 58.7/2.31 180.8/7.12 0.312-24

Bearing
1710 154.7/6.09 49.3/1.94 62.0/2.44 200.2/7.88 0.375-24
Plate
1760 177.8/7.00 49.3/1.94 62.0/2.44 220.5/8.68 0.375-24
Full
1810 191.8/7.55 49.3/1.94 62.0/2.44 235.0/9.25 0.375-24
Round
1880 205.5/8.09 55.6/2.19 71.4/2.81 250.9/9.88 0.438-20

*Swing Diameter Clears Yoke by 1.5/0.06 mm/in.

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Universal Joint Kit Attaching Hardware and Torque

Specifications

U-bolts
Series Spicer U-Joint Kit U-Bolt Kit Recommended
No Nut Torque

1310, 5-1310X, 5-1310-1X 2-94-28X 14-17 lbs. ft.

SPL22 (19-23 Nm)
1330, 5-1330X, 5-1330-1X 2-94-28X 14-17 lbs. ft.
SPL25 (19-23 Nm)
1350, 5-1350X, 1350-1X 3-94-18X 20-24 lbs. ft.
SPL30 (27-32 Nm)
1410, 5-1410X, 5-1410-1X 3-94-18X 20-24 lbs. ft.
SPL36 (27-32 Nm)
1480, SPL55X, SPL55-1X 3-94-28X 32-37 lbs. ft.
SPL55 (43-50 Nm)
1550, SPL70X, SPl70-1X 3-94-28X 32-37 lbs. ft.
SPL70 (43-50 Nm)

Bearing Strap
WARNING: Bearing strap retaining bolts should not be reused.

Series Spicer U-Joint Kit No Strap and Recommended Bolt

Bolt Kit Torque
SPL90 SPL90X 90-70-28X 45-60 lb.ft. (61-81 Nm)

SPL100 SPL100X 90-70-28X 45-60 lb.ft. (61-81 Nm)

1210 5-443X 2-70-18X 13-18 lb.ft. (18-24 Nm)

1310, 5-1310X, 5-1310-1X 2-70-18X 13-18 lb.ft. (18-24 Nm)

SPL22
1330, 5-1330X, 5-1330-1X 2-70-18X 13-18 lb.ft. (18-24 Nm)
SPL25
1350, 5-1350X, 5-1350-1X 3-70-28X 30-35 lb.ft. (41-47 Nm)
SPL30
1410, 5-1410X, 5-1410-1X 3-70-28X 30-35 lb.ft. (41-47 Nm)
SPL36
1480, SPL55X, SPL55-1X 3-70-38X 45-60 lb.ft. (61-81 Nm)
SPL55
1550, SPL70X, SPL70-1X 3-70-38X 45-60 lb.ft. (61-81 Nm)
SPL70
1610 5-674X 5-70-28X 45-60 lb.ft. (61-81 Nm)

1710 5-675X 6.5-70-18X 115-135 lb.ft. (156-183 Nm)

1760 5-677X 6.5-70-18X 115-135 lb.ft. (156-183 Nm)

1810 5-676X 6.5-70-18X 115-135 lb.ft. (156-183 Nm)

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Cap and Bolts

Series Spicer Kit No Cap and Bolt Kit Recommended

Bolt Torque

1650 5-165X 5-70-18X 77-103 lb. ft.

1850 5-185X 8-70-18X 110-147 lb. ft.
2050 5-340X 9-70-28X 744-844 lb. ft.

Bearing Plate
WARNING: Self-locking bolts should not be reused.

Serrated Bolts with Lock Patch / No Lock Strap (Models after

Spring 1994)

Series Bolt Part Thread Recommended Bolt

No Size Torque
1610 5-73-709 .312-24 26-35 lb.ft. (36-47 Nm)
1710 6-73-209 .375-24 38-48 lb.ft. (52-65 Nm)
1760 6-73-209 .375-24 38-48 lb.ft. (52-65 Nm)
1810 6-73-209 .375-24 38-48 lb.ft. (52-65 Nm)
1880 7-73-315 .438-20 60-70 lb.ft. (82-95 Nm)

Bolt with Lock Strap (Pre-Spring 1994 Models)

Series Bolt Part Thread Recommended Bolt

No Size Torque
1610 5-73-109 .312-24 26-35 lb.ft. (36-47 Nm)
1710 6-73-109 .375-24 38-48 lb.ft. (52-65 Nm)
1760 6-73-109 .375-24 38-48 lb.ft. (52-65 Nm)
1810 6-73-109 .375-24 38-48 lb.ft. (52-65 Nm)
1880 7-73-115 .438-20 60-70 lb.ft. (82-95 Nm)

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Bearing Retainer

Series U-Joint Retainer Bolt Part Recommended

Kit No Kit No No Bolt Torque

SPL140 SPL140X 140-70-18X 5007417 100-125 lb.ft.

(136-169 Nm)
SPL170 SPL170-4X 170-70-18X 5007417 100-125 lb.ft.
(136-169 Nm)
SPL250 SPL250-3X 250-70-18X 5007417 100-125 lb.ft.
(136-169 Nm)
SPL350 SPL350X 350-70-18X 5019836 177-199 lb.ft.
(240-270 Nm)

Spring Tab
Series U-Joint Spring Tab Bolt Part Recommended
Kit No Kit No No Bolt Torque

SPL140 SPL140X 211941X 8-73-114M 25-30 lb.ft.

(34-40 Nm)
SPL170 SPL170X 211941X 8-73-114M 25-30 lb.ft.
(34-40 Nm)

SPL250 SPL250X 211941X 8-73-114M 25-30 lb.ft.

(34-40 Nm)

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