DANA SPICER AXLE 212, Service Manual

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ASSEMBLY
Dana Holding Corporation ASM-0025E - 212 Axle Service Manual
ASSEMBLY
FIGURE 9: If the bearings are replaced, insert the external
thrust blocks in the middle cover (5) and in the central body
(2).
FIGURE 10: Position the differential unit in the central body
(2) with the help of a bar and fit the middle cover (5).
NOTE:
Thoroughly check the state of the o-ring (6) and make
sure that the cover is fitted with the oil discharge in the lo-
wer position.
5
2
6
5
1
FIGURE 11: Lock the middle cover (5) with screws (4).
Torque wrench setting for screw: 23.8 - 26.2 N·m
FIGURE 12: Tighten ring nuts on the crown side until clearan-
ce between pinion and crown is zero, then lock the crown; go
back 1/4 - 1/2 turn.
NOTE:
If the ring nuts (1) are removed, coat them with Loctite 242.
FIGURE 13: Pre-set the bearings by means of the ring nut si-
tuated on the opposite side of the crown, so as to increase
pinion torque up to 140 - 210 N·cm.
If bearings are not new, check the static torque; if bearings
are new, check the continuous torque.
5
4
4
4
T1 3
T1
T1 9
T2
CAUTION