DANA SPICER AXLE 212, Service Manual

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DISASSEMBLY
Dana Holding Corporation ASM-0025E - 212 Axle Service Manual
DISASSEMBLY
Before maintaining brakes, when the axle is installed on the
vehicle, follow all safety instructions in the Original Equip-
ment Manufacturer (OEM) manual that came with the vehi-
cle.
FIGURE 1: ADJUSTING THE BRAKES
Connect an external pump to the union piece “ P1 “ of the ne-
gative brake and introduce a pressure of 15 - 30 bar to elimi-
nate the pressure of the Belleville washers (2).
FIGURE 2: Sling the arm to be removed and connect it to a
hoist.
Loosen and remove screws (17) .
DANGER
FIGURE 3: Remove arm together with brakes and axle shafts;
lay down the arm vertically.
Release pressure.
FIGURE 4: Remove the reversal springs (12) from the cover
(11).
FIGURE 5: Remove the pin screws (18) guiding the cover (11).
If the screws are to be replaced, write down the different co-
lors for the different brake gaps.
12
12
11
18
CAUTION