Spicer Wheel Ends Service Manual - Steer and Drive Wheel Ends - May 2011

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Spicer Wheel Ends Service Manual for steer and drive wheel ends (WESM0060, May 2011) provides current-at-print service guidance covering general information, steer and drive axle identification, lubrication procedures, approved lubricants, and lubrication change intervals. It details wheel end inspection for oil bath and grease pack configurations, gasketed joint failure diagnosis, and multiple wheel end assembly and removal workflows, including LMS and Standard systems with locking nut and spindle nut service. Safety warnings and torque-related verification steps are emphasized.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryTechnology

FormatPDF

Pages56

Reading Time2 h 21 min

AccessFree to download

Table of Contents

Steer Axle Identification

Drive Axle Identification

Drive Axle Shaft to Drive Hub Gasketed Joint Failure

Wheel End Inspection-Oil Bath

Wheel End Inspection-Grease Pack

Steer Axle Lubrication Procedure

Approved Lubricants

Lubrication Change Intervals

LMS Steer-Parts Exploded View

LMS Steer Axle-Removal

LMS Wheel End-Assembly

LMS Stamped Locking Nut System

LMS Spindle Nut Assembly

Pro-Torq Locking Nut System with LMS

LMS Wheel End-Verify Wheel Endplay

LMS Wheel End-Lubrication

Standard Hub Drive Axle-Parts Exploded View

LMS Drive Axle-Removal

LMS Wheel End-Assembly

LMS Drive Axle Assembly

LMS Drive Axle Spindle Nut Installation Procedure

LMS Assembly

Pro-Torq Locking Nut System with LMS

LMS Drive Axle-Lubrication

Standard Hub Steer Axle-Parts Exploded View

Standard Hub Steer Axle-Removal

Standard Hub and Spindle Nut-Assembly

Pro-Torq Spindle Nut Service

Verify Wheel Endplay (Standard Axles)

Standard Hub Steer Axles-Lubrication

Standard Hub Drive Axle-Parts Exploded View

Standard Hub Drive Axle-Removal

Standard Hub Drive Axle-Assembly

Verify Wheel Endplay (Standard Axles)

Standard Hub Drive Axle-Lubrication

Appendix

Spicer® Wheel Ends More time on the road® Service Manual Steer and Drive Wheel Ends WESM0060 May 2011 General Information General Information The description and specifications contained in this service publication are current at the time of printing. Dana Corporation reserves the right to discontinue or to modify its models and/or procedures and to change specifications at anytime without notice. Any reference to brand names in this publication is made simply as an example of the types of tools and materials recommended for use and should not be considered an endorsement. Equivalents, if available, may be used. Important | This symbol is used throughout this manual to call attention to procedures where carelessness of failure to follow specific instructions may result in personal injury and/or component damage.
Departure from the instructions, choice of tools, materials and recommended parts mentioned in this publication may jeopardize the personal safety of the service technician or vehicle operator. | WARNING | | | --- | --- | --- | | | | Failure to follow indicated
procedures creates a high risk of personal injury to the servicing technician.
CAUTION
Failure to follow indicated procedures may cause component damage of malfunction.
IMPORTANT
Highly recommended procedures for proper service of this unit.
NOTE: Additional service information not covered in the service procedures. | Always use genuine Spicer replacement parts. Spicer recommends following all manufacturers recommendations for the proper handling and disposal of lubricants and solvents. For further information contact the supplier of lubricants and solvents. | | CAUTION | | --- | --- | Welding or machining on any axle component is prohibited unless noted otherwise in this document or other Spicer service literature. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of all information in this guide. However, Spicer makes no expressed or implied warranty or representation based on the enclosed information. Table of Contents Table of Contents Steer Axle Identification.............................................. 2 Drive Axle Identification ............................................. 4 Drive Axle Shaft to Drive Hub Gasketed Joint Failure ............................................................... 7 Wheel End Inspection-Oil Bath ................................. 8 Wheel End Inspection-Grease Pack .......................... 8 Steer Axle Lubrication Procedure ............................. 10 Approved Lubricants ................................................ 13 Lubrication Change Intervals .................................... 15 LMS Steer-Parts Exploded View ............................. 16 LMS Steer Axle-Removal........................................ 17 LMS Wheel End-Assembly ..................................... 19 LMS Stamped Locking Nut System ..........................21 LMS Spindle Nut Assembly .......................................22 Pro-Torq Locking Nut System with LMS ...................23 LMS Wheel End-Verify Wheel Endplay .................. 25 LMS Wheel End-Lubrication .................................. 25 Standard Hub Drive Axle-Parts Exploded View ...... 27 LMS Drive Axle-Removal ........................................28 LMS Wheel End-Assembly .....................................30 LMS Drive Axle Assembly .........................................30 LMS Drive Axle Spindle Nut Installation Procedure...32 LMS Assembly ..........................................................34 Pro-Torq Locking Nut System with LMS ...................35 LMS Drive Axle-Lubrication.....................................37 Standard Hub Steer Axle-Parts Exploded View........38 Standard Hub Steer Axle-Removal ..........................39 Standard Hub and Spindle Nut-Assembly ..............40 Pro-Torq Spindle Nut Service...................................

FAQs

What safety guidance does the manual emphasize for servicing procedures?

The manual uses cautionary symbols to highlight procedures where failure may cause personal injury or component damage. It also stresses following indicated procedures to avoid high-risk injury during servicing and recommends using proper tools, materials, and parts.

How are Spicer front non-drive steer axles identified?

Steer axles are identified with a tag located between the spring pads on the front side of the center beam section. The axle tag contains the serial number, the model number, and the assembly number.

What inspections and lubrication topics are covered for wheel ends?

The manual includes wheel end inspection for both oil bath and grease pack configurations. It also provides a steer axle lubrication procedure, approved lubricants, and lubrication change intervals.

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