SPICER AXLE
SERVICE MANUAL
MODEL
LIVE SPINDLE
S ..ICER AXLI! DIVISION
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DANA CORPORATION
PORT WAYNE, INDIANA
SERVICING FRONT AXLE ROTER-HUB AND WHEEL BEARINGS
SUBMERSION OR DEEP WATER FORDING
If the vehicle is exposed to water deep enough
to cover the hubs of the front axle, it is recom
mended that the wheel ends be disassembled and
inspected for water damage or any other contam
ination. Pay particular attention to the bearings
on the rotor hub and the bearing bore in the
knuckle.
NOTE
Throughout this manual, reference is made to
ce1tain tool numbers wheneve1 special tools
are required. These numbers are numbers of
the Miller Special Tool Company, 92615 Park
Lane, Garden City, Michigan 48195 and/or
Dana Power Equipment Division, P.O. Box
921, Dept. 24, Toledo, Ohio 49691. They are
used herein for customer convenience only.
Dana Corporation makes no warranty or
representation to these tools.
FIGURE 183
1110'-181
Remove cotter key, axle shaft nut and washer.
NOTE
It is recommended that whenever bearings
are removed they are to be replaced with new
ones, regardless of mileage.
WHEEL BEARING LUBRICATION
For grease packing, it is recommended that a
number 2 consistency, lithium base 12 hydroxy
stearate grease containing an E. P. additive be
used.
DISASSEMBLY
Raise vehicle on hoist or safety stand. Remove
wheel and brake calipers. Refer to Vehicle Serv
ice Manual for removal of brake components.
FIGURE 182
FIGURE 184
1110'-184
Install puller tool over wheel bolts. Install wheel
nuts to hold puller in place. Tighten forcing screw
of puller tool to remove rotor, hub and bearing
retainer assembly. Remove puller.
Tool: #C-319-A Puller Tool.
1110'112
Remove cap screws, which retain rotor assem
bly to knuckle.
FIGURE 185
1110'185
SERVICING FRONT AXLE ROYER-HUB AND WHEEL BEARINGS
Remove "0" ring from knuckle and discard.
Replace with new one at time of assembly.
1009186
FIGURE 1 86
Remove inner
driver. Caution
scratch the seal
seal and replace
1009-187
FIGURE 187
After inner seal has been removed, the axle
shaft joint assembly can be removed for service
or inspection.
seal with drift or large screw
should be used, not to nick or
diameter of the shaft. Discard
with new one during assembly.
C-4246-3
C-4246-7
OUTER AND INNER
CUPS
OUTER AND INNER
CONES
SPACER
RETAINER PLATE
RETAINER
PLATE SEAL
FIGURE 188
L/D Bearing Disassembly #1
The complete tool kit assembly part number is C-4246-A
1009-188
SERVICING FRONT AXLE ROTER-HUB AND WHEEL BEARINGS
NOTE
Place a few shop towels over jaws of vise to
protect any machined surfaces. Position rotor
and hub in vise.
NOTE
The rotor and bearing retainer have been
sectioned which show their proper position
and also show the correct method of tool
usage. For proper tool identification refer to
Figure #188.
1009-189
FIGURE 189
Assemble tools exactly as shown. Tighten forc
ing screw. In the process the seal and outer
bearing cone will remain on the hub. The inner
bearing cup, cone; spacer and outer bearing cup
will be removed while removing the bearing re
tainer.
C-4246-3
SP-2894
C-4246-9
OUTER CONE
C-4246-10
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ASSEMBLY
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FIGURE 190
C-4246-5
RETAINER
PLATE SEAL
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1009-190
SERVICING FRONT AXLE ROTER-HUB AND WHEEL BEARINGS
Place bearing retainer plate-on flat surface with
outer face up. Assemble new seal into plate with
the "inside" marking on the seal downward. As
semble seal into retainer plate until flush. Make
sure seal is not cocked. Apply a small amount of
lube around lip of seal.
Tool:
#C-4250 Seal Installer.
NOTE
Make sure hub is free of any dirt etc. To
clean hub, use a standard cleaning solvent.
If any small nicks or burrs are on hub, use
a small piece of emery cloth to remove.
FIGURE 191
1007-ltl
Assemble tools as shown to remove outer bear
ing cone. Remove seal and discard. Replace with
new one during assembly.
FIGURE 193
FIGURE 1 92
1007-191
Assemble bearing retainer plate and seal on to
hub as shown.
1007-192
SERVICING FRONT AXLE ROYER-HUB AND WHEEL BEARINGS
C-4246-3
SP-84
OUTER BEARING
CONE
C-4246-8
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RETAINER
PLATE SEAL
FIGURE 194
FIGURE 195
L/D Bearing Assembly #1
1009-194
1009-195
Pack bearing cones with the specified grease.
Assemble new outer bearing cone on hub, making
sure it is not cocked. Start bearing on, making
absolutely sure the taper of the bearing rollers
are in the same direction as shown. Assemble
tools and press bearing onto hub until it is com
pletely seated.
FIGURE 196
Assemble new bearing cup. Rotate cup a few
turns, this will distribute the grease around the
inside of the cup.
Refer to line drawing in Figure #194 for
proper tools and their position. Remove tools.
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SERVICING FRONT AXLE ROTER-HUB AND WHEEL BEARINGS
FIGURE 197
1007-197
FIGURE 199
Early production, axle assemblies were designed
with a split spacer. Late or current production
axles are designed with a solid spacer. Service
parts will contain the solid spacer. Figure # 197
shows both spacers and any axles being serviced
which contain the split spacer are to be changed
to the solid spacer.
FIGURE 198
1007-19'1
Assemble new inner bearing cup on top of solid
spacer.
1007-1'18
Assemble new solid spacer on top of outer bear
ing cup.
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SERVICING FRONT AXLE ROYER-HUB AND WHEEL BEARINGS
C-4246-3
SP-84
OUTER AND INNER
CONES
C-4246-8
SPACER
RETAINER
PLATE SEAL
C-4246-4
FIGURE 200
FIGURE 201
L/D Bearing Assembly # 2
1009-201
FIGURE 202
1009-200
1009-202
Apply a small amount of grease to lip of seal.
Push axle shaft assembly all the way into housing.
Start the new seal into the knuckle bore with the
"inside" marking on the seal towards installing
tool. Tap on installing tool (make sure seal is
not cocked) until seal is approximately %, inch
into knuckle. Pull shaft out and the seal diameter
of the shaft will slip into seal.
Pack bearing cone with the specified grease.
Assemble new inner bearing cone on hub making
sure it is not cocked. Start bearing on, making
absolutely sure the taper of the bearing rollers are
in the same direction as shown. Assemble tools
and press bearing onto hub until it is completely
seated into cup and the cup is completely seated
onto the spacer. Refer to line drawing in Figure
#200 for proper tools and their position. Remove
tools.
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SERVICING FRONT AXLE ROTER-HUB AND WHEEL BEARINGS
This may cause damage to the bearings or other
parts. When brake rotor assembly is in place, as
semble axle shaft washer and nut. This is to keep
brake rotor from sliding back off.
CAUTION
Do not pull shaft into seal any further than
the seal diameter. This is to prevent damage
to seal lip during assembly.
CASTING GATE
Reinstall seal driver tool, hit on tool until it
hits or bottoms out against knuckle. Seal should
now be properly positioned.
Tool: #C-4250 Seal Installer.
1009205
FIGURE 205
CAUTION
FIGURE 203
There is a casting gate, or boss on the out
side of the bearing retainer flange between
the bolt holes. Make sure this area of the
retainer is positioned between the screws
which retain the dust shield to the knuckle.
If retainer is not assembled properly the gate
or boss will interfere with the screws of the
dust shield and will not seat against the
knuckle.
1009203
Assemble new "0" ring on knuckle as shown.
You are now ready for rotor assembly.
FIGURE 204
1009 204
FIGURE 206
Carefully put the brake rotor and bearing as
sembly on to the axle shaft splines and the bear
ings starting into the knuckle bore. Keep brake
rotor assembly as straight as possible. If brake
rotor assembly cocks, pull it off check for nicks etc.
1009206
Align bearing retainer screw holes with a drift
so the screws can be started through the hole in
the brake rotor assembly. Make sure gate or boss
is between dust shield screws.
Do not use extreme force, such as hammering.
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SERVICING FRONT AXLE ROTER-HUB AND WHEEL BEARINGS
FIGURE 207
1009-207
Start cap screws and tighten them to 25-35 lbs.
ft. in a criss-cross pattern.
FIGURE 208
1009-208
Hold brake rotor assembly and tighten axle
shaft nut to 100 lbs. ft. Continue to tighten until
next slot aligns up with cotter key hole in shaft.
Assemble cotter key. Replace brake caliper and
wheel. Refer to Vehicle Manual for brake com
ponents.
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