Meritor Mt46 50

MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Differential axles Tandem

MT 46-145
MT 50-168
Edition october/11
Index
1 - Exploded Views ................................................................................................... 04

2 - Introduction .......................................................................................................... 08
3 - Removal and Disassembly .................................................................................. 11
4 - Prepare Parts for Reassembly ............................................................................ 28
5 - Assembly and Installation .................................................................................... 41
6 - Driver-Controlled Main Differential Lock .............................................................. 86
.WDTKſECVKQP ....................................................................................................... 101
8 - Information on Fasteners and its Torques ......................................................... 101
5RGEKſECVKQPU#FLWUVOGPVU................................................................................ 105
10 - Special Tools ..................................................................................................... 107
11 - Vehicle Towing Instructions ............................................................................... 110
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Notes How to Obtain Additional Maintenance
About This Manual and Service Information
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dure that you must follow exactly to avoid dam-
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MAINTENANCE MANUAL 3
Exploded Views
INPUT WITH
OIL PUMP PARTS
STANDARD DIFFERENTIAL
WITHOUT DIFFERENTIAL LOCK
AND WITHOUT OIL PUMP
LEFT. SIDE
OIL PUMP PARTS
DIFFERENTIAL
SYSTEM LOCK PARTS
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Exploded Views
Single Reduction Forward Differential Ensemble
ITEM Description ITEM Description

01 Nut - Input Fork Housing
01A Washer - Input Fork 33 Nut - Differential -to-Axle
02 Input Fork Housing
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Housing
04 Capscrew - Cage-to-Differential
Input Shaft Bearings 35 Ring Gear and Drive Pinion
05 Washer - Cage-to-Differential 36 Inner Bearing Cone - Drive Pinion
Input Shaft Bearings 37 Inner Bearing Cup - Drive Pinion
06 Oil Seal - Triple-Lip (Main) Seal 38 Shims
06A POSE™ Seal 39 Inner Spacer
07 Input Bearing Cage 40 Helical Driven Gear
08 Shims 41 Outer Spacer
09 O-Ring - Input Bearing Cage 42 Outer Bearing Cup - Drive Pinion
10 Bearing Cup - Input Shaft 43 Outer Bearing Cone - Drive Pinion
11 Bearing Cone - Input Shaft 44 Washer - Drive Pinion
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9CUJGT1KN$CHƀG 46 Cover - Drive Pinion
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15 Input Shaft 48 Capscrew - Drive Pinion Cover
16 Thrust Washer - Helical Drive Gear $GCTKPI#FLWUVKPI4KPI
17 Helical Drive Gear 50 Cup — Main Differential Bearing
18 Inter-Axle Differential Case Assembly 51 Cone — Main Differential Bearing
19 Snap Ring-Inter-Axle Differential 52 Capscrew — Main Differential
Case Case Halves
20 Clutch Collar -Inter-Axle Differential 53 Washer — Main Differential Case
Case Halves
21 Rear Side Gear 54 Main Differential Case Assembly
22 Bearing Cone - Rear Side Gear 55 Bolt — Ring Gear (145 and 160
23 Rolamento Cone - Planetário Series)
24 Bearing Cup - Rear Side Gear 56 Washer — Differential Bearing Cap
#FLWUVKPI5ETGY5JKHV5JCHV 57 Capscrew — Differential Bearing Cap
,CO0WV#FLWUVKPI5ETGY 58 Roll Pin, Cotter Pin or Capscrew —
27 Spring - Shift Shaft Differential Bearing Cap
28 Shift Shaft and Piston 59 Thrust Washer — Main Differential
28A “E” Clip (Reverse Shift IAD Only) Side Gear
29 Air Shift Chamber Assembly - 60 Side Gear — Main Differential
Bolt-On IAD 61 Spider — Main Differential
29A Air Shift Chamber Assembly - 62 Pinion Gear — Main Differential
Screw-In IAD 63 Thrust Washer — Main Differential
30 Capscrew - Air Shift Chamber
Assembly 63A NoSPIN® Main Differential*
31 Differential and Caps 64 Washer — Ring Gear (145 and 160
Series)
32 Washer - Differential-to-Axle
Exploded Views
ITEM Description ITEM Description
65 Nut — Ring Gear (145 and 160 86 Washer — Oil Pressure Relief Valve
Series) 87 Spring — Oil Pressure Relief Valve
66 Sensor Switch — Main Differential 88 Oil Pressure Relief Valve
Lock
89 Dowel — Input Cage to Oil Pump
67 Locknut (Old Design)
Main Differential Lock Sensor 90 O-Ring — Oil Pump
Switch (Old Design)
91 Oil Pump
68 Spring — Main Differential Lock
92 Washer — Oil Pump
68A Spring — Main Differential Lock —
93 Capscrew — Oil Pump
Current Designl
94 Oil Filter
69 Lock Pin — Spring Retaining (Old
Design) 95 Adapter — Oil Filter
70 Shift Shaft — Main Differential Lock 96 Oil Screen and Plug Assembly *
70A Shift Shaft — Main Differential
Lock — Current Design
71 Piston — Main Differential Lock NoSPIN is a registered trademark of Tractech a
71A Piston — Main Differential Lock — division of Dyneer Corp
Current Design
72 O-Ring — Piston
72A O-Ring — Piston — Current Design
73 DCDL Cylinder — Shift Shaft
Lock Mechanism
Main differential
73A DCDL Cylinder — Shift Shaft —
Current Screw-In DCDL Design
74 Copper Gasket — Cover (160 Series)
75 Capscrew — Manual Engaging
75A Capscrew — Manual Engaging —
Current Design
76 Cover — Main Differential Lock
(Old Design)
77 Plug — Manual Engaging (Old
Design)
78 Washer — Manual Engaging
Capscrew
79 Capscrew — Cover (Old Design)
80 Washer — Cover (Old Design)
81 Shift Collar — Main Differential Lock
82 Shift Fork — Main Differential Lock
82A Shift Fork — Main Differential Lock
— Current Design
83 Roll Pin — Shift Fork (Old Design)
84 Oil Filter Shield
85 Plug — Oil Pressure Relief Valve
Exploded Views
RIGHT. SIDE
CURRENT DCDL ANTERIOR DESIGN DCDL
NO SPIN® ASSEMBLY OIL PUMP
MAIN DIFFERENTIAL CASE
MLAIN DIFFFERENTIAL
WITHOUT SIDE FLANGE
MLAIN DIFFFERENTIAL
SIDE FLANGE
Introduction
Introduction Axle Models Covered in This Manual

Description Tandem Models
Forward Tandem Axle RT-34-140 RT-40-145P RT-46-160
The inter axle differential (IAD) is located be- RT-34-144 RT-40-149 RT-46-160DEH
hind the helical gear on the input shaft. The RT-34-145 RT-40-160 RT-46-160P
forward side gear of the inter axle differential RT-34-145P RT-40-169 RT-46-169
is part of the upper helical gear hub. The thru RT-40-140 RT-44-145 RT-50-160
shaft is splined to the rear side gear of the inter RT-40-143 RT-44-145P RT-50-160P
axle differential. Figure 2.1. RT-40-145 RT-40-145P RT-52-160P
RT-40-145A MD/MR/MT 40-140
Tridem Models
OIL PUMP HELICAL GEAR RZ-166 RZ-186 RZ-188
INTER AXLE
INPUT DIFFERENTIAL
SHAFT NOTE: For service procedures on rear dif-
OUTPUT
ferential, refer to Maintenance Manual 5,
SHAFT
Singl Reduction Differential, for models pre-
ceding RS-, RT- and RF-Series, and Mainte-
nance Manual 5A, SingleReduction Differ-
ential, for MX-, RS-, RT- and RF-Series
To obtain these publications, refer to the Ser-
vice Notes page on beginning of this manual.
Optional Pressurized Lubrication System

RING The anterior axles can be equipped with an
DRIVE GEAR optional pressurized lubrication system. This
PINION
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input shaft. The pump forces the lubricant for
The forward tandem axles anterior models 140, roller bearings of the axes of input and output
145 and 160 . and directly to the inter axle differential (IAD)
Use a single reduction, thru drive differential. Optional Driver-Controlled Main Differential
The drive gearing is a two helical gear train and Lock (DCDL)
a hypoid ring gear and pinion. Bevel gears are
used in the main differential and the inter axle Both the forward and rear axles can be equipped
differential. Figure 2.1 and Figure 2.2. with an optional driver-controlled main differen-
tial lock (DCDL). The differential lock is oper-
ated by an air-actuated shift unit located on the
anterior axle differentisal.
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shift collar moves along the splines of the
axle shaft toward the differential case.
Notch on inter
axle differential
case. Notches are
provided for clear-
ance in assembly
and disassembly.
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splines on the differential case, the axle shaft Model
and the differential assembly lock together.
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in the locked position, there is no differential ure 2.4. Use the model and the ratio number
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locked position, there is normal differential
action between the wheels at all times
Inter Axle Differential (IAD)

The Meritor inter-axle differential (IAD) is a driv-
er controlled,
Air actuated traction device. The IAD allows
for speed differences between the forward AXLE HOUSING
IDENTIFICATION TAG
and rear axles in a tandem while also provid-
ing equal pulling power from each axle of the
tandem. By activating the IAD switch located in
the vehicle dash, improved traction is provided
for each axle.
The inter axle differential is also known as a
power divider or third differential. AXLE
IDENTIFICATION TAG DFFERENTIAL
IDENTIFICATION
Stall Testing Can Damage a Drive Axle TAG
Stall testing is a procedure used to troubleshoot
transmissions, evaluate vehicle performance, Figure 2.3
and test the service and park brakes.
During stall testing, or any similar procedure,
the drive axle input receives multiplied torque,
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Excessive torque can damage a drive axle,
which will affect axle performance and compo-
nent life. A drive axle damaged by
stall testing will void Meritor’s warranty.
Call Meritor’s Customer Service Center at 0800-
55-5530 if you have questions regarding stall
testing.
Use of Traction Chains

Meritor recommends that if you are using traction
chains, you should install chains on both tires on
each side of all drive axles on the vehicle.
Introduction
Refer to Figure 2.4 for an explanation of the model axle.
INFORMATION OF IDENTICATION THE MODEL AXLE AN THE IDENTIFICATION TAG
MD - 23 - 160
Axle Design Variation: Indicates axle
design level or variation, (e.g., RS-23-
161 has a thicker wall housing than
RS-23-160).
Meritor
Differential Type: Differential size. Larger

numbers indicate a higher GCW rated differ-
ential; this is, larger ring gear, etc
Gearing Type:
1 = Single Speed
Nominal Axle Load Rating (GAWR): In thousands of pounds. Individual

forward and rear axles of a tandem set (D, N, P) are rated as single axles.
A tandem set (T) is rated as the combination of the two axles.
Axle Type
D = Forward-Rear Axle of a Drive Tandem with Inter-Axle Differential
N = Forward-Rear Axle of a Drive Tandem without Inter-Axle Differential
P = Forward-Rear Axle of a Drive Tandem with Inter-Axle Differential and Pump
T = Tandem Drive Axle Set
Removal and Disassembly
Hazard Alert Messages
OIL FILTER ADAPTER
Read and observe all Warning and Caution
hazard alert messages in this publication. They
provide information that can help prevent seri-
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both.
OIL FILTER
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safe eye protection when you perform vehicle
maintenance or service.
Use a brass or synthetic mallet for assembly
and disassembly procedures. Do not hit steel
parts with a steel hammer. Pieces of a part can
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to components can result.
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by the press manufacturer to avoid damage to (QTCZNGUYKVJCPQKNRWORTGOQXGVJGQKNſN-
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WARNING
adapter threads are damaged: Remove and
Park the vehicle on a level surface. Block the TGRNCEGVJGQKNſNVGTCFCRVGT
wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving. 7. On an axle with a driver-controlled main dif-
Support the vehicle with safety stands. Do not ferential lock, shift the lock into and hold the
YQTMWPFGTCXGJKENGUWRRQTVGFQPN[D[LCEMU lock in the locked or engaged position. The
Jacks can slip or fall over. Serious personal locked position provides enough clearance
KPLWT[CPFFCOCIGVQEQORQPGPVUECPTGUWNV between the shift collar and the axle housing
for differential removal. Refer to Section 6.
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface. Block the
wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving. An alternate method to obtain clearance is to re-
Set the parking brake. move the cover of the air shift unit from the dif-
7UGCLCEMVQTCKUGVJGXGJKENGUQVJCVVJGYJGGNU ferential. Remove the piston. Remove the shift
to be serviced are off the ground. Support the shaft and spring from the fork. The fork and the
vehicle with safety stands. clutch collar will fall into the differential can be
3. Remove the oil drain plug from the bottom removed. Remove the fork and the clutch collar
of the axle housing. Drain the axle lubricant after the differential is removed.
from the housing assembly.
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10. Loosen the tapered dowels, if equipped, in
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one of the following methods:
EASY SERVICE™
Brass Pin Method
WARNING
Do not strike the round driving lugs on the
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1. Hold a 1-1/2-inch diameter brass pin or brass
WING SERIES hammer against the center of the axle shaft, in-
PERMALUBE™
side the round driving lugs. Figure 3.3.
Figure 3.3
EYE CLOSED
BRASS HAMMER
RPL SÉRIES 2. Strike the end of the drift with a large hammer
PERMALUBE™ 5 to 6 pounds, and the axle shaft and tapered
dowels will loosen.
3. Mark each axle shaft before it is removed from
the axle assembly.
4. Remove the tapered dowels and separate
the axle shafts from the main axle hub as-
1 - FULL-ROUND BEARING 14 - U-JOINT CROSS
CUPS 15 - CAPSCREWS
sembly. Figure 3.4.
2 - END FORK 16 - END FORK
3 - FORK SADDLE TAPERED
17 - WELD FORK DOWEL
4 - WELD FORK STUD NUT WASHER
18 - SLIP FORK STUD
5 - BEARING STRAP 19 - U-JOINT CROSS GASKET
6 - CAPSCREWS 20 - CAPSCREWS
7 - EASY SERVICE™ BEAR- 21 - END FORK
ING CUPS
22 - SLIP FORK
8 - U-JOINT CROSS
23 - TUBING
9 - SLIP FORK
24 - U-JOINT CROSS
10 - CAPSCREWS
25 - WELD FORK
11 - END FORK
12 - WELD FORK
13 - SLIP FORK CAPSCREW WASHER
SHAFT HUB AXLE
AXLE SHAFT OR
FLANGE
Figure 3.4
5. Install a cover over the open end of each Output Shaft Removal
axle assembly hub where an axle shaft was 1. Disconnect the forward and rear drive shafts.
removed.
CAUTION
Air Hammer Vibration Method
ALWAYS USE A FLANGE OR YOKE BAR
DURING REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
WARNING OF THE FLANGE YOKE NUT TO PREVENT
Wear safe eye protection when using an air ham- DAMAGE TO THE GEARING.
mer. When using power tools, axle components
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nut. Figure 3.6. See to Section 10 to make a
CAUTION
yoke bar.
DO NOT USE A CHISEL OR WEDGE TO
LOOSEN THE AXLE SHAFT AND TAPERED
DOWELS. USING A CHISEL OR WEDGE
CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE AXLE
SHAFT, THE GASKET AND SEAL, AND THE
AXLE HUB.
1. Use a round hammer bit and an air hammer
to loosen the tapered dowels and axle shaft.
2. Place the round hammer bit against the axle
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ate the air hammer at alternate locations be-
tween the studs to loosen the tapered dowels YOKE BAR
and axle shaft from the hub. Figure 3.5. Figure 3.6
3. Disconnect the air lines at the inter axle dif-

ferential shift unit (IAD).
POINT OF IMPACTBE- 4. Remove the output shaft nut, washer and
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3. Mark each axle shaft before it is removed

from the axle assembly.
4. Remove the tapered dowels and separate the
axle shaft from the main axle hub assembly.
Figure 3.4.
REMOVING THE
Removal differential assembly from the
FLANGE Axle Housing
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assembly to support the assembly. Figure 3.9.
TOP TWO FAS-

TENERS
REMOVING
THE YOKE
Figure 3.7
5. Remove the output shaft bearing cage cap-

screws and washers.
6. Pull the bearing cage, bearings and shaft as-
sembly from the axle housing. If necessary,
loosen the cage from the housing with a soft HIDRAULIC
JACK
mallet. Figure 3.8
OUTPUT SHAFT AND DE BEARING Figure 3.9
CAGE ASSEMBLY
2. Remove all but the top two differential to housing

capscrews or stud nuts and washers. Figure 3.9.
3. Loosen, but do not remove, the top two dif-
ferential to housing fasteners. The fasteners
will hold the diferrential in the axle housing.
4. Loosen the differential assembly in the axle
housing. Use a plastic mallet to hit the differ-
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Figure 3.8 5. After the differential is loosened, remove the
top two stud nuts and washers that hold the
assembly in the axle housing.
Disasssembly Output Shaft and Bea-
CAUTION ring Cage Assembly
WHEN USING A PRY BAR, BE CAREFUL 1. Remove and discard the original oil seal. Use
NOT TO DAMAGE THE DIFFERENTIAL OR a new oil seal when the differential is assem-
HOUSING FLANGE. DAMAGE TO THESE bled Figure 3.11
SURFACES WILL CAUSE OIL LEAKS.
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BLIES
tial from the axle housing. Use lever that has OUTPUT SHAFT SNAP RING
a round end to help remove the differential
from the housing.
7. On axles with a driver controlled main differ-
ential lock, if air pressure is used to shift the
differential to the locked or engaged position, OUTPUT
FOLK
release the air pressure. Disconnect the air
hose from the shift unit.
NOTE: SPACER OIL SEAL
A model for differential is described in sec-

tion 10 as a suggestion. Figure 3.11
8. Use a lifting tool to lift the differential by the NOTE:

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in a repair stand. Do not lift by hand. See the cone, replace both parts in a fully matched
Section 10 to make a differential repair to dif- set from the same manufacturer.
ferential. Figure 3.10. 2. Remove the external snap ring or spacer be-
twen the folk or bearing cone fron the output
shaft.
3. Remove the internal snap ring that holds the
bearing cup in the output cage. Figure 3.12.
BEARING CAGE
SNAP RING
OUTPUT
SHAFT
Figure 3.10
Figure 3.12
NOTE: PRESS
When you press the output shaft from the
cage, the bearing cup remains in the cage.
The outer cup is removed with the thru-shaft
and the cones. USED BEARING
CUP
4. If necessary, remove the output shaft and

the bearing cones as an assembly from the
output bearing cage.
A. Place the output shaft and the output bear-
ing cage in a press. Figure 3.13.
PRESS
Figure 3.14
Figure 3.13
B. Press the output shaft and cones bearing

cage.
C. Remove the outer cup from the output shaft.
5. Use a press or a bearing puller to remove
the bearing cones from the output shaft.
See the procedure in section 3.
Removal Bearing Cones the Output Shaft
Press Method
1. Place a used bearing cup on the inner bear-
ing cone
2. Place the output shaft into a press. Figure
3.14. The used bearing cup supports the out-
put shaft.
3. Press the output shaft through the bearing Measure Ring Gear Backlash
cones. Discard the used bearing cones. Before the differential be disassembled, use a
dial indicator to measure and record ring gear
Bearing Puller Method backlash at three locations on the ring gear.
1. Place a used bearing cup on the inner bear- This will help you to correctly reassemble the
ing cone. ring gear and drive pinion.
2. Install a bearing puller tool over the output 1. Rotate the differential in the stand to access
shaft. Figure 3.15. The bearing cup supports the ring gear teeth
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differentialer. Place the tip of the indicator
against the drive side of a ring gear tooth.
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DIAL
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USED BEARINF CUP
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Figure 3.15
3. Remove the bearing cones from the output 3. Read the dial indicator while you slightly ro-
shaft. Discard the bearing cones. tate the ring gear in both directions. When
4. If necessary, use a brass drift and hammer you rotate the ring gear to measure the back-
to carefully tap the inner cup from the cage. lash, the drive pinion must not move. Record
Discard the cup. Figure 3.16. the reading on the dial indicator.
4. Repeat the procedure at two more locations

on the ring gear.
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between 0.008” a 0.018” (0.20mm a 0.46mm)
for Series 145 or up 0.010” a 0.020” (0.25mm
a 0.51mm) for Series 160, replace the ring
gear and drive pinion as a set
Removal the Input Shaft and Inter-Axle

Differential Assembly
1. Rotate the differential in the support to ac-
cess the input shaft.
2. Remove the capscrews and the washers that
fasten the drive pinion cover to the differen-
tial. Remove the cover. Remove all gasket
material from the cover and the differential.
Figure 3.18.
Figure 3.16
PINION
COVER
Figure 3.21
Figure 3.18 6. Rotate the differential in the support until the
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7UGVJGEQTTGEVVQQNVQJQNFVJGHQTMQTƀCPIG ing device to the input fork.
of the input shaft. Loosen, but do not remove,
the drive pinion nut. Figure 3.19. NOTE:
Paint alignment marks on the helical drive
gear and the helical driven gear before you
remove the input shaft from the differential.
This will ensure exact reassembly the gears
owing mesh of the mated gears.
7. Paint alignment marks on the helical drive

gear and the helical driven gear.
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cent teeth.
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matching tooth and guide it into the two paint-
ed teeth of the driven gear.
Figure 3.19
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dof the input shaft. Loosen, but do not re- CAUTION
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to the input shaft. Figure 3.20. SERIES MANUFACTURED BEFORE SEP-
TEMBER 1998, THERE ARE TWO NOTCHES
ON THE SIDE OF THE INTER-AXLE DIFFER-
ENTIAL CASE. ONE OF THE NOTCHES ON
THE CASE MUST BE ALIGNED WITH THE
HELICAL DRIVEN GEAR. IF THE NOTCH IS
NOT ALIGNED OVER THE GEAR, THE GEAR
WILL PREVENT THE REMOVAL OF THE IN-
PUT SHAFT ASSEMBLY AND CAUSE DAM-
AGE TO THE ASSEMBLY.
8. Remove the input shaft, oil pump, if used,

and inter-axle differential from the differential
Figure 3.20 assembly.
5. Remove the capscrews and washers that
fasten the bearing cage to the input shaft to
differential cage. Figure 3.21.
A. Lift the input shaft assembly until the bear-
Notches on the case must be
ing cage is separated from the differential INTER-AXLE DIFFER- aligned over the helical driven gear
assembly. If necessary, tap on the bearing ENTIAL CASE
cage with a brass or plastic mallet to sepa-
rate the cage of differential. Figure 3.22.
HELICAL DRIVEN
GEAR
Figure 3.24
9. Remove the shims from between the bear-

ing cage and the cage of differential.
10. Remove the rear side gear and the bearing
cone from the differential. Remove the col-
lar. Figure 3.25.
Figure 3.22
REAR SIDE
GEAR
B. For 160 Series differential and 145 Series
differential manufactured after September
1998, slowly lift the input shaft assembly.
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differential easily; remove the assembly.
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moved easily: The inter-axle differential
case must be rotated. Rotate the input
shaft until one of the notches on the case
is aligned over the helical driven gear. Re- Figure 3.25
move the input shaft assembly from the dif-
ferential. Figure 3.23 and Figure 3.24. NOTE:
C. Place the input shaft assembly in a suitable If you replace either the bearing cup or the
location. cone, replace both parts in a fully-matched
set from the same manufacturer.
Rotate the shaft so the notch on 11. Use a press, sleeve and bearing puller to
the case is aligned
over the teeth of the gear
remove the cone from the rear side gear.
HELICAL DRIVEN Figure 3.26.
GEAR
INPUT SHAFT
NOTCH
Figure 3.23
PRESS
Figure 3.28
Figure 3.26
1 - PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE 9 - INPUT SHAFT
ASSEMBLY 10 - OIL BAFFLE — UNITS
12. Use a brass drift and hammer to remove 2 - OIL SEAL WITHOUT OIL PUMP
the cup of the rear side gear cone from the 3 - BEARING CAGE 11 - WASHE
4 - O-RING 12 - CAPSCREWS
cage of differential.
5 - BEARING CUP 13 - THRUST WASHER
6 - BEARING CONE 14 - HELICAL DRIVE GEAR
7 - O-RING 15 - INTER-AXLE DIFFERENTIAL
Disassembly of Input Shaft, Bearing Cage, 8 - OIL PUMP — UNITS WITH 16 - SNAP RING
Oil Pump and Inter-Axle Differential OIL PUMP
1. Use the correct tool to remove the fork or

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differential assembly is not equipped with an
oil pump, remove the bearing cage from the
input shaft. Figure 3.28.
CAUTION
CAREFULLY REMOVE THE PINION SEAL
FROM THE FORK OR DIFFERENTIAL. DO
NOT DAMAGE THE SEAL BORE WHEN YOU
REMOVE THE SEAL. DAMAGE TO COMPO-
NENTS CAN RESULT.
NOTE:
Meritor recommends replacing all seals with
the triple-lip or main oil seal. The addition or
replacement of a POSE™ seal is also highly
FORK PULLER recommended.
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seal from the input bearing cage. Discard the
oil seal. Figure 3.29.
Figure 3.27
Figure 3.29
3. Remove the snap ring that fastens the inter-
axle differential assembly to the input shaft.
Remove the inter-axle differential assembly
fron the input shaft. Figure 3.30.
RT-160
Figure 3.32
CAGE ASSEMBLY AND

KERNEL INTER-AXLE DIF- CAUTION
FERENTIAL Figure 3.30
IF THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE IS NOT
NOTE: FOLLOWED, THE OIL PUMP OR THE BEAR-
Disassemble the bolted inter-axle differen- ING CAGE OF THE INPUT SHAFT WILL BE
tial and inspect the components. The weld- DAMAGED DURING REMOVAL. NEVER AP-
ed inter-axle differential is serviced as an PLY DIRECT PRESSURE TO THE SURFACE
assembly and cannot be disassembled. OF THE PUMP OR THE BEARING CAGE.
4. Disassemble the bolted inter-axle differential. 6. If an oil pump is used, remove the input
Inspect the components. Replace any dam- bearing cage and the oil pump from the input
aged components shaft.
A. Use a punch and hammer to place an align- A. Place a extraction tool puller under the oil
ment mark on each half of the inter-axle dif- pump. The rivets on the back of the pump
ferential case. The alignment marks will help must not touch the bearing puller. The bear-
you mate the case halves correctly during ing puller provides a level surface so that the
the reassembly. Figure 3.31. shaft can be pressed straight out of the as-
B. Remove the capscrews that fasten the case sembly. Figure 3.33.
halves of the inter-axle differential. Separate
the case halves.
EXTRACTION
C. Remove the spider assembly from the case TOOL
halves of the differential. Remove the four pin-
ion gears and the four thrust washers from the
WLQKPVETQUU
BOLTED IAD
CASE SHOWN
OIL PUMP
Rivets must not touch

the extraction tool
Figure 3.31
5. Remove the helical drive gear from the input
shaft. Remove the thrust washer from the
gear. Figure 3.32. Figure 3.33
B. Place the assembly on a press so that ex- 7. Remove the O-rings from the bearing cage
traction tool it rests on the differential. Figure of the input shaft and, if used, the oil pump
3.34. assembly
8. Remove the cone from the input bearing cage.
PRESS
NOTE:
PROTECTOR
If you replace either the bearing cup or the
cone, replace both parts in a fully-matched
BEARING CAGE
9. If necessary, use a press and sleeve to re-
OIL PUMP move the cup from the input bearing cage of
EXTRACTION the input shaft.
TOLL
10. If necessary, remove the pressure relief
valve assembly from the front of the bearing
cage. Remove the plug, spring and relief
valve from the bore. Figure 3.36.
PLUG OLDER
Figure 3.34 MODELS ONLY
SPRING
C. Place a protector on top of the input shaft.
Remove the input shaft from the assembly.
Remove the extraction tool. Figure 3.34.
D. Remove the capscrews that fasten the oil pump
to bearing cage fron the input shaft. Separate
the oil pump from the cage. Figure 3.35.
RELIEF VALVE
Figure 3.36
OIL PUMP
11. Remove the oil screen and plug assembly
from the suction line at the front of the cage
of differential assembly. Figure 3.37.
BEARING CONE
RELIEF
VALVE
BEARING CAGE
Figure 3.35
E. If the pump is worn or damaged, replace the Figure 3.37

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pump do not move, replace the pump. 12. Clean the oil screen. See section 4.
Removal Inter-Axle Differential Lock BOLT-ON DCDL REVERSE SHIFTER
IAD Shift Unit
Air Applied and Spring Release Models,
Standard. O-RING
“E” CLIP SHIFT CYLINDER
1. Remove the cylinder. SLOT”
#(QT ƀCPIGV[RG E[NKPFGTU TGOQXG VJG ECR- SPRING
screws that fasten the cylinder to the cage off
differential . Remove the cylinder. COVER
B. For threaded cylinders, remove the cylinder.
SHIFT SHAFT SMALL
O-RING SNAP RING
O-RING
“E” CLIP PISTON
REMOVED
BOLT-ON DCDL
JAM NUT COVER CAPSCREW
Figure 3.39
ADJUSTING BOLT SHIFT
SHAFT 3. Remove the small snap ring from the cover
SPRING end of the shift shaft.
COLLAR
4. Remove the cylinder assembly from the shaft
O-RING 5. Rotate the shift shaft until the “E” clip ahead
PISTON QH VJG UJKHV HQTM KU CV CRRTQZKOCVGN[ VJG ſXG
SCREW-IN DCDL o’clock position. Figure 3.40.
COVER
“E” CLIP BASE ROTATED TO
FORK
THE 5 O’ CLOCK POSITION
FigurE 3.38
2. Remove the piston from the shift shaft.

Figure 3.38.
3. Remove the shift shaft from the cage of dif-
ferential. When you remove the shift shaft,
the fork and the spring may fall.
If the shift shaft cannot be removed by hand:
4GOQXGVJGCFLWUVKPIDQNVCPFLCOPWV2NCEG
C DTCUU FTKHV VJTQWIJ VJG CFLWUVKPI DQNV JQNG Remove “E”clip from shaft before
reverse shifter removal
against the rear of the shift shaft. Use a ham-
Figure 3.40
mer on the brass drift to remove the shift
shaft. Inspect the shift shaft for damage.
4. From the input shaft bore, remove the collar
and fork.
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CFLWUVKPIDQNV
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tion, use needlenose vise grips or equivalent
Spring Applied and Air Release Models, Re- to remove the “E” clip.
verse Shifter
7. Remove the shift shaft from the differential.
1. Remove the four capscrews that fasten the When you remove the shaft, the fork may fall.
shift cylinder cover to the cage of differential.
8. Remove the piston from the shift cylinder. In-
2. Remove the two capscrews and washers that spect the O-rings for wear and damage. Re-
fasten the cover to the shift cylinder. Remove place the O-rings, if necessary.
the cover and spring. Figure 3.39.
Removal Driver-Controlled Main Diffe-
rential Lock system (DCDL) CAUTION
If the axle is equipped with a driver-controlled DO NOT HIT THE ADJUSTING RING WITH A
main differential lock, see to Section 6 for re- HAMMER. DO NOT USE A HAMMER AND A
moval procedures. DRIFT TO LOOSEN THE ADJUSTING RINGS.
USING THESE METHODS WILL DAMAGE
THE ADJUSTING RINGS.
Removal the Main Differential Case and
Ring Gear Assembly 4. Use a T-bar wrench or equivalent tool to loosen
1. Rotate the differential until the ring gear is to- VJGCFLWUVKPITKPIU&QPQVTGOQXGVJGCFLWUV-
ward you. ing rings. If necessary, loosen, but do not re-
move, the capscrews on the bearing caps to
2. Use a punch and hammer to mark the posi- OQXGVJGCFLWUVKPITKPIU(KIWTG
tion of each bearing cap. The marks help you
correctly match the bearing cap during reas-
sembly. Figure 3.41.
Figure 3.43
T-BAR WRENCH
BEARING CAP
CAGE OF DIF-
FERENTIAL
ADJUSTING RING
OPOSITE RING GEAR
5. Remove the capscrews and washers that

MARKS FOR fasten the bearing caps to the cage of differ-
REASSEMBLY
ential. Mark the bearing caps and the differ-
Figure 3.41 ential to help you correctly reassemble.
NOTE:
3. emove the capscrews, cotter pins, roll pins or Each bearing cap must be installed on the
lock plates, if equipped, that hold the bearing differencial leg from which it was removed.
CFLWUVKPI TKPIU KP RQUKVKQP 7UG C UOCNN FTKHV The caps are matched to the differencial
and hammer to remove the pins. Each lock legs. Do not mix bearing caps on differencial
plate is held in position by two capscrews. legs.
Figure 3.42. 4GOQXGVJGDGCTKPIECRUCFLWUVKPITKPIUCPF
bearing caps from the differential. Figure 3.44.
BEARING CAP BEARING ADJUSTING RING

REMOVING COTTER
PIN REMOVING
LOCK PLATE
Figure 3.42
Figure 3.44
7. Use an appropriate lifting device to remove the Disassembly Main Differential Case
main differential case and ring gear assembly and Ring Gear
from the cage of differential. Figure 3.45. 1. Use a punch and hammer to mark the case
halves. The marks will help you correctly
align the case halves during assembly. Fig-
ure 3.47.
Figure 3.45
MARCAS
NOTE: Figure 3.47

cone, replace both parts in a fully-matched
set from the same manufacturer. The bear- 2. Remove the capscrews and washers that
ing cones are not interchangeable. fasten the halves of the main differential to-
gether.
8. If the bearing cones on the main differential 4GOQXG VJG WLQKPV RKPKQPU VJTWUV YCUJGTU
case need to be replaced, use a bearing ex- and side gears from the separated case as-
tractor to remove the cones. Figure 3.46. sembly. Figure 3.48.
EXTRACTOR
THRUST WASHER
SIDE GEAR
PRESS
U-JOINT, PINIONS
AND THRUST
WASHER
Figure 3.46
Figure 3.48
Removal Ring Gear from the Differen-
tial Case
PRESS
PLATE
NOTE:
If ring gear needs replaced use the follow-
ing procedure:
1. For 145 and 160 Series axles, remove the
capscrews, washers and nuts that fasten the
ring gear from the differential case.
CAUTION
DO NOT REMOVE THE RIVETS OR THE RIV- Figure 3.50
ET HEADS WITH A CHISEL AND HAMMER. A
CHISEL AND HAMMER CAN DAMAGE THE Removal Drive Pinion Assembly
DIFFERENTIAL CASE.
NOTE:
2. For 140 Series axles, remove the rivets that Inspect the hypoid ring gear set for damage. If
fasten the ring gear to the differential case. it is not damaged, you can reuse the ring gear
set at reassembly. Measure and record the
A. Carefully center-punch each rivet head in the
gear set backlash. Figure 3.17. See section 3.
center on the ring gear side of the assembly.
B. Drill each rivet head on the ring gear side of
the assembly to a depth equal to the thick-
ness of one rivet head. Use a drill bit that is
0.0312-inch (0.8000 mm) smaller than the
body diameter of the rivets. Figure 3.49.
DRILLING RIVET
FROMHEAD
Figure 3.51
Figure 3.49
1 - NUT 7 - INNER SPACER
2 - WASHER 8 - SHIMS
C. Press the rivets through the holes in the ring 3 - OUTER BEARING CONE 9 - INNER BEARING CUP
gear and the differential case. Press on the 4 - OUTER BEARING CUP 10 - INNER BEARING CONE
drilled rivet head. 5 - OUTER SPACER 11 - DRIVE PINION
6 - HELICAL DRIVEN GEAR
3. Place the ring gear and case assembly on
a press so that the teeth of the gear are to-
ward you. Place supports under the gear.
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of the case. Press the main differential case
from the ring gear. Figure 3.50.
2. Remove the drive pinion from the Cage of 3. If necessary, remove the inner and the
differential. outer bearing cups from the cage of differ-
A. Place the differential carrier into a press so ential. Use a hammer and drift to remove
that the threaded end of the drive pinion is the cups from the Cage of differential. Re-
facing UP. Place supports under the differ- place any shims that are demaged. Mea-
GPVKCNOQWPVKPIƀCPIG sure and Record the thickness of the shim
Pack for reassembly. Figure 3.53.
B. Place a protector onto the top of the drive
pinion shaft. Figure 3.52.
INNER BEARING
CUP
PRESS
PROTECTOR
DRIVE
PINION
OUTER BEARING
CUP
Figure 3.53
Figure 3.52
CAUTION 4. If necessary, remove the inner bearing

THE DRIVE PINION MUST NOT FALL ON cone from the drive pinion. Place a bearing
THE FLOOR WHEN THE DRIVE PINION IS extractor under the inner race to support the
PRESSED FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL. IF bearing. Place a protector on the top of the
THE DRIVE PINION FALLS TO THE FLOOR, pinion shaft and press the drive pinion out
THE GEAR TEETH MAY BE DAMAGED. of the bearing cone. Figure 3.54.
C. Press the pinion through the outer bearing
cone and the helical driven gear. Remove
the drive pinion from the bottom of the cage
of differential. PRESS
D. Remove the outer spacer, outer bearing cone

and helical driven gear from the differential.
Remove the inner spacer from the drive pin-
ion.
NOTE:
cone, replace both parts in a fully-matched EXTRACTOR TOLL
NOTE:
If a new ring gear and drive pinion are be-
ing installed, the inner bearing cup must be
removed to change the shim pack between
the cup and the cage of differential.
Figure 3.54
Prepare Parts for Reassembly
Hazard Alert Messages The POSE™ seal installation is recommended
Read and observe all Warning and Caution only for triple lip and other previous design seals.
hazard alert messages in this publication. They Do not use thin metal wear sleeves to refresh
provide information that can help prevent seri- the yoke surface. Wear sleeves pressed onto
QWURGTUQPCNKPLWT[FCOCIGVQEQORQPGPVUQT the yoke will prevent correct seating of the pin-
both. ion seal and damage the pinion seal assembly.
Wear sleeve usage will cause the seal to leak
1. Clean the ground and polished surface of
WARNING VJGHQTMQHVJGWPKXGTUCNLQKPVWUKPICENGCP
6QRTGXGPVUGTKQWUG[GKPLWT[CNYC[UYGCTUCHG shop towel and a safe cleaning solvent. Do
eye protection when you perform vehicle main- not use abrasive cleaners, towels or scrub-
tenance or service. DGTUVQENGCPVJGHQTMQTƀCPIGUWTHCEG&Q
5QNXGPVENGCPGTUECPDGƀCOOCDNGRQKUQPQWU not use gasoline.
and cause burns. Examples of solvent clean-
ers are carbon tetrachloride, and emulsion-type NOTE:
and petroleum-base cleaners. Read the manu- The unitized seal features a rubber inner
facturer’s instructions before using a solvent sleeve that is designed to seal and rotate
cleaner, then carefully follow the instructions. with the fork. This feature allows you to re-
Also follow the procedures below. use a fork with minor grooves.
Ŗ 9GCTUCHGG[GRTQVGEVKQP 2. Inspect the fork seal surface for grooves.
Ŗ 9GCTENQVJKPIVJCVRTQVGEVU[QWTUMKP Ŗ +H[QWſPFITQQXGUQPHQTMJWDUWUGFYKVJUKP-
Ŗ 9QTMKPCYGNNXGPVKNCVGFCTGC gle or triple-lip seals: Replace the yokes
Ŗ &QPQVWUGICUQNKPGQTUQNXGPVUVJCVEQPVCKP Ŗ +H[QWſPFITQQXGUQPVJGHQTMJWDUWUGECNK-
gasoline. Gasoline can explode. pers to measure the groove diameters. If any
Ŗ ;QW OWUV WUG JQV UQNWVKQP VCPMU QT CNMCNKPG groove diameter measures less than the di-
solutions correctly. Read the manufacturer’s mensions shown in Figure 4.1, replace the
instructions before using hot solution tanks yoke.
and alkaline solutions. Then carefully follow
the instructions.
Take care when you use Loctite® adhesive to
CXQKFUGTKQWURGTUQPCNKPLWT[4GCFVJGOCPW-
UNITIZED PINION SEAL (UPS)
facturer’s instructions before using this product.
Follow the instructions carefully to prevent ir-
ritation to the eyes and skin.
Clean, Dry and Inspect PartsClean and

Inspect the forks
CAUTION
DO NOT INSTALL A PRESS-ON SHAFT EX- fork Seal Minimum fork Diameter at
CLUDER OR POSE™ SEAL AFTER YOU IN- Diameter Groove (Inches)
STALL A UNITIZED PINION SEAL. THE USE 76,200 / 76,237 75,946
OF A POSE™ SEAL WILL PREVENT COR- 82,550 / 82,677 82,296
RECT SEATING OF THE UNITIZED PINION
SEAL ON THE FORK AND WILL RESULT IN A - MINIMUM GROOVE DEPTH — DIAMETER
LUBRICANT LEAKAGE AT THE SEAL. B - FORKE SEAL DIAMETER
Figure 4.1
Clean Ground and Polished Parts
1. Use a cleaning solvent, kerosene or diesel CAUTION
fuel to clean ground or polished parts or sur- DAMAGE TO BEARINGS CAN RESULT
faces. Do not use gasoline. WHEN THEY ARE ROTATED AND DRIED
7UGCVQQNYKVJCƀCVDNCFGKHTGSWKTGFVQTG- WITH COMPRESSED AIR.
move sealant material from parts. Be careful 3. Except for bearings, parts can be dried with
not to damage the polished or smooth sur- compressed air.
faces. Prevent Corrosion on Cleaned Parts
1. Apply axle lubricant to cleaned and dried parts
that are not damaged and are to be assembled.
CAUTION
2. To store parts, apply a special material that
DO NOT USE HOT SOLUTION TANKS OR prevents corrosion to all surfaces. Wrap
WATER AND ALKALINE SOLUTIONS TO cleaned parts in a special paper that will pro-
CLEAN GROUND OR POLISHED PARTS. tect the parts from moisture and prevent cor-
DAMAGE TO PARTS CAN RESULT. rosion.
3. Do not clean ground or polished parts with
water or steam.Do not immerse ground or Inspect Parts
polished parts in a hot solution tank or use
It is very important to inspect all parts carefully and
strong alkaline solutions for cleaning, or the
completely before the axle or differential is assem-
smooth sealing surface may be damaged.
bled. Check all parts for wear and replace dam-
aged parts.
Clean Rough Parts 1. Inspect the cup, cone, rollers and cage of all
tapered roller bearings in the assembly. If
1. Clean rough parts with the same method as
any of the following conditions exist, replace
cleaning ground and polished parts.
the bearing.
2. Rough parts can be cleaned in hot solution
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tanks with a weak or diluted alkaline solution.
rollers is worn level with or below the outer
3. Parts must remain in hot solution tanks until surface. Figure 4.2
heated and completely cleaned
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4. Parts must be washed with water until all rollers is worn to a sharp edge. Figure 4.2.
traces of the alkaline solution are removed.
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cone inner race surfaces. The groove can be
Clean Axle Assemblies seen at the small- or large-diameter end of
1. A complete axle assembly can be steam both parts. Figure 4.3.
cleaned on the outside to remove dirt. Ŗ 6JGTGCTGFGGRETCEMUQTDTGCMUKPVJGEWR
2. Before the axle is steam cleaned, close or cone inner race or roller surfaces. Figure 4.3.
place a cover over all openings in the axle Ŗ There are bright wear marks on the outer sur-
assembly. Examples of openings are breath- face of the roller cage. Figure 4.4.
ers or vents in air chambers. Ŗ 6JGTG KU FCOCIG QP VJG TQNNGTU CPF QP VJG
surfaces of the cup and cone inner race that
touch the rollers. Figure 4.5.
Drying Parts After Cleaning
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1. Parts must be dried immediately after clean-
race surfaces that touch the rollers. Figure 4.6.
ing and washing.
2. Dry the parts using soft, clean paper or cloth
rags.
WERN RADIUS
ETCHING AND PITTING
Figure 4.5
WERN SURFACE
Figure 4.2
SPALLING AND FLAKING
WEAR GROOVES
CRACK
Figure 4.6
CAUTION
Figure 4.3
A DRIVE PINION AND RING GEAR ARE MA-
CHINED AS A MATCHED SET. WHEN YOU
REPLACE EITHER A DRIVE PINION OR A
RING GEAR, YOU MUST REPLACE BOTH
PARTS AS A MATCHED SET. DO NOT MIX
OLD AND NEW PARTS. DAMAGE TO COM-
PONENTS CAN RESULT.
2. Inspect hypoid pinions and gears for wear
and damage.Replace gears that are worn or
damaged.
WEAR MARKS
Figure 4.4
A. Remove the breather plug from the axle
CAUTION housing.
A THRUST WASHER, DIFFERENTIAL SIDE B. Clean the breather plug.
GEAR AND PINION GEAR ARE MACHINED Ŗ +H VJG DTGCVJGT RNWI TGOCKPU FKTV[ CHVGT
AS A MATCHED SET. WHEN YOU REPLACE cleaning:Replace the breathe plugr.
ANY OF THESE PARTS, YOU MUST IN-
C. Apply compressed air to the breather.
STALL A NEW MATCHED SET. DO NOT MIX
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PONENTS CAN RESULT. breather plug: Replace the breather plug.
D. Install the breather plug in the axle housing.
3. Inspect the following main differential as-
sembly parts for wear or stress. Replace Repair or Replace Parts
parts that are damaged. Figure 4.7. NOTE:
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Threads must be without damage and clean
Ŗ $QVJUWTHCEGUQHCNNVJTWUVYCUJGTU so that accurate adjustments and correct
Ŗ 6JGHQWTVTWPPKQPGPFUQHVJGWLQKPVQHFKHHGTGPVKCN torque values can be applied to fasteners
Ŗ 6GGVJ CPF URNKPGU QH DQVJ FKHHGTGPVKCN UKFG and parts.
gears
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1. Replace any fastener if the corners of the
head are worn.
2. Replace the washers if damaged.
3. Replace the gaskets, oil seals or grease seals
at the time of axle or differential repair.
Inspect inside
surfaces. 4. Clean the parts and apply new silicone gas-
ket material where required when the axle or
DIFFERENTIAL differential is assembled. Figure 4.8.
CASE HALVES
SIDE GEAR
PINION AND AND THRUST
THRUST WASHER WASHER
Inspect.
Inspect.
DIFFERENTIAL
SPIDER OR GEAR NEST
CROSS ASSEMBLY
Inspect. Remove silicone
gasket from parts.
Figure 4.8
Figure 4.7
5. Remove nicks, mars and burrs from parts
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4. Inspect the axle shafts for wear and cracks at ſNGKPFKCUVQPGGOGT[ENQVJQTETQEWUENQVJ
VJGƀCPIGUJCHVCPFURNKPGU4GRNCEGVJGCZNG 6. Clean and repair the threads of fasteners and
shafts, if necessary. holes.
5. Inspect the breather plug.
Welding on Axle Housings 2. Remove the differential assembly from the
axle housing. See the correct Meritor dif-
ferential maintenance manual or the vehicle
WARNING manufacturer’s instructions.
Wear safe clothing and eye protection when
you use welding equipment. Welding equip- CAUTION
ment can burn you and cause serious personal
REMOVE THE BRAKE AIR CHAMBERS BE-
KPLWT[ (QNNQY VJG QRGTCVKPI KPUVTWEVKQPU CPF
FORE YOU WELD ONTO AN AXLE. DO NOT
safety procedures recommended by the weld-
EXPOSE A BRAKE AIR CHAMBER TO MORE
ing equipment manufacturer. THAN 250°F (121°C). DAMAGE TO THE AIR
Axle weld locations and welding procedures CHAMBER CAN RESULT.
must adhere to Meritor standards. Welding at
3. Remove the wheel-end components and
locations other than those authorized by Meri-
brake air chambers from the axle. See to the
tor will void the warranty and can reduce axle
correct Meritor brake maintenance manual or
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the vehicle manufacturer’s instructions.
damage to components can result.
4. For housing to cover welds, clean the outside
Seer to Maintenance Manual number 8, on the
housing-to-cover weld area 2 at 3 -inches
Drive Axle Housings. To obtain this publication,
(50.8-76.2 mm) past each end or side of the
see to the Service Notes page on the begin of
crack. Clean the inside area where the cover
this manual.
mates with the housing. Clean the area com-
Meritor permits drive axle housing assembly re- pletely around the cover. Use a wire brush
pair welding in the following locations only. and a cleaning solvent that will remove dirt
Ŗ *QWUKPIVQEQXGTYGNFLQKPVU and grease from these areas.
Ŗ 5PQTMGNYGNFU 5. For suspension bracket welds, clean both
Ŗ *QWUKPI UGCO YGNFU DGVYGGP VJG UWURGP- lower and upper suspension brackets and
sion attaching brackets the areas of the axle housing around each
Ŗ $TCEMGVYGNFKPIVQVJGFTKXGCZNGJQWUKPI bracket. Use a wire brush and a cleaning
solvent that will remove dirt and grease from
these areas.
Prepare the Axle
WARNING WARNING
The high temperature caused by the open The axle housing must be 70°F (21°C) or
ƀCOG HTQO VJG EWVVKPI VQTEJ ECP KIPKVG VJG QKN warmer before you weld onto the axle. Do not
weld onto a cold axle or weld cold parts onto an
in the axle housing and can cause serious per-
axle. Cracks in the weld area, damage to com-
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1. Remove the oil drain plug from the bottom of
6. Ensure that the axle housing temperature
the axle housing and drain the lubricant from
measures 70°F (21°C) or warmer.
the assembly.
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less than 70°F (21°C): Store the axle in a
heated room until the housing reaches the
CAUTION
correct temperature.
REMOVE THE DIFFERENTIAL FROM THE
7. Heat the damaged area to approximately
AXLE HOUSING BEFORE YOU WELD ONTO
AN AXLE. DO NOT WELD FOR AXLE WITH 300°F (149°C) before you begin welding.
THE DIFFERENTIAL INSTALLED. ELECTRI- 8. Use suitable weld wire electrodes when you
CAL ARC AND DAMAGE TO COMPONENTS weld. Suitable weld wire electrodes include ei-
CAN RESULT. ther BS EN 499 – E 42 2 B 32 H5 or BS EN
440 – G 42 2 M GSi (American Welding Society
equivalents E7018 and ER70S3, respectively).
9. For complete welding instructions, refer to 1. Use a wire brush to clean the oil and dirt from
Maintenance Manual 8, Drive Axle Housings. threaded holes.
To obtain this publication, see to the Service 2. Install new fasteners with pre-applied adhe-
Notes page on the brgin this manual. sive to assemble parts. Do not apply adhe-
sives or sealants to fasteners with pre-ap-
Do Not Bend or Straighten a Damaged plied adhesive, or to fastener holes.
Drive Axle Housing 3. Tighten the fasteners to the required torque
value for that size fastener. See the warnings
to the required torque
WARNING
4GRNCEG FCOCIGF QT QWVQH URGEKſECVKQP CZNG Original or Used Fasteners
components. Do not bend, repair or recondition
axle components by welding or heat-treating. A 1. Use a wire brush to clean the oil, dirt and old
bent axle beam reduces axle strength, affects adhesive from all threads and threaded holes.
vehicle operation and voids Meritor’s warranty.
5GTKQWURGTUQPCNKPLWT[CPFFCOCIGVQEQORQ- NOTE:
nents can result. There is no drying time required for Meritor
Always replace a damaged drive axle housing. liquid adhesive 2297-C-7049, Loctite 638 or
Do not bend or straighten a damaged housing, 680 liquid adhesive or equivalent.
which can misalign or weaken it, #RRN[ HQWT QT ſXG FTQRU QH /GTKVQT NKSWKF CF-
and void warranty. hesive Loctite 638 or 680 or equivalent inside
each threaded hole or bore. Do not apply adhe-
sive directly to the fastener threads. Figure 4.9.
Removing Fasteners Secured with
Adhesive 3. Tighten the fasteners to the required torque
value for that size fastener. See the warnings
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to the required torque.
Dri-Loc, Meritor adhesive or Loctite 277 adhe-
sive, use the following procedure.
When you remove fasteners secured with adhe-
sive, slowly heat the fastener to 350°F (177°C).
Do not exceed this temperature, or heat fasten-
ers quickly. Damage to components can result.
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Try to loosen the fastener with a wrench. Do
not use an impact wrench or hit the fastener
with a hammer.
2. Repeat Step 1 until you can remove the
fastener. Cuatro o cinco gotas
en las roscas
New Fasteners with Pre-Applied Adhesive
NOTE: Figure 4.9

To remove fasteners secured with pr-ap-
plied adhesive no need to wait for drying
Meritor Aplication Adhesive 2297-T-

4180 in the Differential Bearing Bores
NOTE:
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sive, for all axles.
1. Clean the oil and dirt from the outer diameters 2. Remove all debris from inside the housing.
of the bearing cups and bearing bores in the 3. Use a rotary tool with a scour pad to clean
differential and bearing caps. There is no spe- all silicone residue from the housing and dif-
cial cleaning required. ferential faces. Figure 4.11. Surfaces must be
2. Apply axle lubricant to the bearing cones and clean, dry and free of foreign matter. The sur-
the inner diameters of the bearing cups of the faces must not be oily to the touch.
main differential. Do not get oil on the outer
diameter of the bearing cup and do not permit
oil to drip for the bearing bores. Cleaning the housing face with a rotary
tool and a scour pad.
NOTE:
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will dry in approximately two hours. You
must complete the procedure within two
hours from the time you apply the adhesive.
If this period have passed since applica-
tion, clean the adhesive from the parts and
apply new adhesive.
Figure 4.11
3. Apply a single continuous bead of the adhe-
sive to the bearing bores in the differential
and bearing caps. Apply the adhesive around 4GOQXGOGVCNſNKPIUHTQOVJGOCIPGVUKPUKFG
the circumference of the smooth, ground sur- the housing.
faces only. Do not place the adhesive on the 5. Use solvent to clean the inside of the housing.
threaded areas. Figure 4.10. 6. Use Loctite ODC Free cleaner or brake clean-
er to clean the housing and differential faces.
BEARING
ADHESIVE CAP 7. Dry the housing and differential faces.
8. Use a rotary wire brush to remove any
threadlocker material and clean the capscrew
MAIN DIFFER- threads to differential. Use a clean cloth to
ENTIAL
wipe the threads.
9. Use a tap to clean the internal threads in the
housing.
CAUTION
New capscrew kits have blue Dri-Loc® STS
threadlocker, an equivalent to Loctite® 242
Figure 4.10 threadlocker, applied to the capscrews. Do not
remove the blue Dri-Loc® STS threadlocker
4. Install the main differential assembly, bearing from the capscrews. Damage to components
cups and bearing caps. See Section 5. can result.
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backlash and tooth contact patterns of the
gear set as required. See Section 5.
Differential to Housing Joint Sealing

Procedure Aplication
1. Remove the differential from the housing.
See Section 3.
LOCTITE® 242 THREADLOCKER APPLICATION

CAUTION
APPLY SILICONE GASKET MATERIAL IN Ň.1%6+6's$'#&
A CONTINUOUS 0.25 INCH (6 MM) BEAD.
IF YOU USE MORE THAN THIS AMOUNT,
GASKET MATERIAL CAN BREAK OFF AND
PLUG LUBRICATION PASSAGES. DAMAGE
TO COMPONENTS CAN RESULT.
10. Apply a 0.25 inch (6 mm) bead of Loctite®
5699 silicone gasket material to the hous- 6 mm
ing face. Do not use ThreeBond1216E sili-
cone products. Figure 4.12. Figure 4.13
14. Install the capscrews. Use a crossing pat-

tern to tighten the capscrews evenly. The
capscrews must be tightened within10
minutes of initial application of Loctite®
242 threadlocker.
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(190 N m).
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(306 N m).
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GASKET BEAD 0,25” (6MM ing the assembly with lubricant. See Sec-
Figure 4.12
tion 7.
11. Install two long studs in the differential to

guide the differential into the housing.
12. Immediately install the differential into the
Fork and General U-Joint Reassembly
housing to compress the liquid gasket +PUVCNN VJG HQTM IGPGTCN WLQKPV ECRUETGYU D[
evenly between the differential faces and JCPFCHVGTUGCVKPIVJG7LQKPV6KIJVGPVJGECR-
the housing. screws according to the manufacturer’s torque
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APPLY SILICONE GASKET MATERIAL IN Gear Sets
A CONTINUOUS 0.125 INCH (3 MM) BEAD.
See Table A, Table B, Table C and Table D
IF YOU USE MORE THAN THIS AMOUNT,
for information on identifying gear sets with
GASKET MATERIAL CAN BREAK OFF AND
matched parts. Always check match numbers
PLUG LUBRICATION PASSAGES. DAMAGE
to verify that the gear set you will install has
TO COMPONENTS CAN RESULT.
matched parts. Figure 4.14.
13. Apply a 0.125-inch (3 mm) bead of Loctite®
242 threadlocker around the capscrew
threads approximately 0.25-inch (6 mm)
from the end. Apply a 0.125 inch (3 mm)
bead of Loctite® 242threadlocker across
the length of the threads. Figure 4.13.
ALTERNATE LOCATIONS Table C: Gear Set Match Number
Figure 4.14
Drive Pinion Ring Gear
Match Number
Location Location
On the front face or

M29 Pinion head
outer diameter
1 - PART NUMBER, TOOTH COMBINATION NUMBER, NOTE:

GEAR SET MATCH NUMBER, PINION CONE VARIATION
NUMBER Don’t use the pinion cone variation num-
2 - PART NUMBER, TOOTH COMBINATION NUMBER ber when you check for a matched gear set.
3 -GEAR SET MATCH NUMBER, PINION CONE VARIATION Use this number when you adjust the pin-
NUMBER ion depth of the differential assembly. See
4 - PART NUMBER, TOOTH COMBINATION NUMBER,
GEAR SET MATCH NUMBER
Section 5.
5 - PART NUMBER, TOOTH COMBINATION NUMBER,
GEAR SET MATCH NUMBER Table D: Pinion assembly dimension Varia-
tion value
Examples
Pinion dimension (PC) Drive Pinion Ring Gear

Table A: Gear Set Part Numbers Variation value Location Location
LOCATION PC+3
PART NUMBER
+2
Conventional ring On the front face or +0,01 mm
36786 On the outer
gearl outer diameter Pinion head
PC-5 diameter
Conventional drive At the end at -1

36787
pinion threads
-0,02 mm
36786K o On the front face or
Generoid ring gear
36786K2 outer diameter
Generoid drive At the end at

36787
pinion threads
Table B: Gear Set Tooth Combination Num- Check for Mismatched Ratios on Tan-
ber dem Axles
For a tandem axle pair to function correctly,
the forward and rear axles must operate with
Drive Pinion Ring Gear
Qtd. Gear Set Teeth axle ratios within one percent. A mismatched
Location Location
tandem axle pair can cause differential over-
5-37 = gear set has heating, hypoid gear set wear, metal debris to
a 5 -tooth drive pin- At the end at On the front face or collect on the magnetic drain plug, differential
ion and a 37 tooth threads outer diameter
ring gear lubricant additive depletion, excessive inter-
axle wear and noise.
To determine if the tandem axle ratios oper-
ate within allowable limits, refer to one of the
NOTE: following procedures, You perform the proce-
Meritor drive pinions and ring gears are only dure that will work best for the vehicle you are
available as matched sets. Each gear in a set servicing.
has an alphanumeric match number.
Hypoid Gear Set Ratios Listed on the 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
,GHQWL¿FDWLRQ7DJV 2. Engage the power divider and shift the
.QECVG VJG KFGPVKſECVKQP VCIU TKXGVGF VQ VJG transmission into NEUTRAL.
forward and rear of differential. Figure 4.15. 3. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from
moving.
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tandem drive axle wheels clear the ground.
Support the vehicle with safety stands.
5. Mark the forward and rear tires at identical
relative positions.Figure 4.16
PREVIOUS
FigurE 4.15
2. Compare the axle ratios shown on both MARKS MARKS

tags. To operate correctly, the axle ratios Figure 4.16
for both axles must be within one percent of
each other. To calculate the percentage dif-
ference between the axle ratios, refer to the 6. Turn the forward driveshaft in one direction
equation in Table E. by hand until the forward tire completes two
rotations. Figure 4.17. The forward tire must
rotate two times only. If the forward tire ro-
Table E: tates more than or less than two rotations,
the angle measurements you make in Step 7
Larger Ratio – Smaller
Ratio
Percentage Dif- will be inaccurate
X 100 - ference Between
Axle Ratios
Smaller Ratio
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tags are not within one percent of each oth-
er: See the vehicle manufacturer for further
information
Rotate the Forward Driveshaft to Check

the Hypoid Gear Set Ratio
Rotate two full
turns of forward
tire.
WARNING
Park the vehicle on a level surface. Block the Figure 4.17
wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving. Sup-
port the vehicle with safety stands. Do not work 7. Note the positions of the tire marks you previ-
WPFGTCXGJKENGUWRRQTVGFQPN[D[LCEMU,CEMU ously made. On a correctly matched tandem
ECP UNKR CPF HCNN QXGT 5GTKQWU RGTUQPCN KPLWT[ axle gear set, both tire marks will be within ±
and damage to components can result. 3.6 degrees of each other. Figure 4.18.
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than3.6 degrees from each other: Check to the ing the larger number by the smaller num-
vehicle manufacturer for further information. ber. Figure 4.19.
If the mark appears in

the shaded area, the tandem
gear set is incorrectly matched.
LARGER NUMBER HYPOID GEAR

=
SMALLER NUMBER SET RATIO
If the mark appears in this area, the tandem axle gear

set is correctly matched. Figure 4.19
Figure 4.18
To Identify the Gear Teeth Number on
the Rear Axle Drive Pinion
8. Remove the safety stands and lower the ve-
hicle. 1. Remove the inter-axle driveshaft. Seethe
vehicle manufacturer’s procedures.
Hypoid Gear Set Teeth Numbers Stam- 2. Identify and record the gear set teeth num-
ped on the Forward and Rear Axle Drive bers stamped on the end of the rear axle
Pinions drive pinion. Figure 4.20.
When the inter-axle driveline or differential 3. Calculate the hypoid gear set ratio by divid-
are removed for maintenence, you can check ing the larger number by the smaller num-
the hypoid gear set teeth numbers stamped on ber. Figure 4.20.
the forward and rear axle drive pinions.
WARNING
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from
moving.
To Identify the Gear Teeth Number on

the Forward Axle Drive Pinion
LARGER NUMBER
1. Remove the forward pinion cover. See the =
GEAR SET
SMALLER NUMBER RATIO
vehicle manufacturer’s procedures.
2. Look into the differential housing. Identify and Figure 4.20
record the gear set teeth numbers stamped
on the drive pinion end. Figure 4.19.
Compare Both Hypoid Gear Set Ratios
1. Both ratios must be within one percent of
each other. To calculate the percentage dif-
ference between the axle ratios, refer to the
equation in Table E.
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tags are not within one percent of each oth- All current Meritor axles feature helical splines
er: See the vehiclemanufacturer for further at the fork interface. This feature provides a
information. VKIJVſVDGVYGGPVJGHQTMCPFKPRWVUJCHVQWVRWV
2. Install the inter-axle driveshaft. Refer to the shaft and pinion shaft. For the axle to operate
vehicle manufacturer’s procedures. correctly, the input shaft, output shaft and pin-
3. Install the pinion cover. See the vehicle KQP UJCHV OWUV ſV VKIJVN[ VQ VJG EQTTGURQPFKPI
manufacturer’s procedures. fork.
4. Remove the safety stands and lower the ve-
hicle. Check for Fork Wear
Verify the Actual Hypoid Gear Set Ratios WARNING

You can check the actual hypoid gear set ratios Park the vehicle on a level surface. Block the
when you remove the differential assemcbly wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving.
from the axle housings for maintenance or re- Support the vehicle with safety stands. Do not
pair. See the following procedure to calculate YQTMWPFGTCXGJKENGUWRRQTVGFQPN[D[LCEMU
the actual gear set ratios. Jacks can slip and fall over. Serious personal
1. Count the number of ring gear teeth. Figure 4.21. KPLWT[CPFFCOCIGVQEQORQPGPVUECPTGUWNV
2. Count the number of pinion gear teeth. 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface. Block the
Figure 4.21. wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving.
3. Divide the number of ring gear teeth by the num- 7UG C LCEM VQ TCKUG VJG XGJKENG UQ VJCV VJG
ber of pinion gear teeth to determine the actual wheels to be serviced are off the ground.
hypoid gear set ratio for each axle. Figure 4.21. Support the vehicle with safety stands.
3. Remove the driveline.
4. Remove the input, output or pinion shaft nut.
5. Attempt to remove the fork by hand.
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is worn.Replace the fork e
RING GEAR TEETH 6. Use a correct fork puller tool to remove the
fork.
PINION GEAR TEETH
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NOTE:
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when you install any serviceable fork
1. Attempt to install the fork by hand.

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GEAR SET RATIO
PINION GEAR TEETH bearing:Replace the yoke.
Figure 4.21
4. Calculate the percentage difference be-

tween the hypoid gear set ratios using the
equation in Table E. All ratios must match
within one percent.
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within one percent of each other: See the
vehicle manufacture for further information.
2. Use a correct yoke installation tool to install the Park the vehicle on a level surface. The vehicle
yoke. must carry a correctly distributed rated capac-
3. As you install the fork, you should detect re- ity load. All the tires must be the same size.
sistance between the fork and shaft. Measure new tires to verify that they will be cor-
rectly matched.
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fork and shaft: Replace the fork. +PƀCVGCNNVKTGUVQVJGUCOGRTGUUWTG
4. Install and tighten the input, output or pinion 2. Carefully measure the rolling circumference
shaft nut to the correct torque. See Section 8. of each tire with a steel tape.
5. Install the driveline. 3. Mark the size on each tire with chalk and
arrange the tires in order of size, largest to
6. Remove the safety stands.
smallest.
7. Lower the vehicle.
4. Mount the two largest tires on one side of one
axle and mount the two smallest on the op-
Tire Matching for Tandem and Tridem posite side of the same axle.
Axles 5. Mount the four other tires on the other axle in
the same manner.
CAUTION
6. Test run the vehicle to gather accurate rear
UNMATCHED TIRES ON BOTH TANDEM axle lubricant temperature readings on the
DRIVE UNITS AND TRIDEM DRIVE UNITS two axle temperature gauges.
WILL CAUSE TIRE WEAR AND SCUFFING 7 Vary tire air pressure within the tire manufac-
AND POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO THE DRIVE turer’s recommended range so the lubricant
UNITS. MERITOR RECOMMENDS THAT THE temperature of both axles is within 30° F (14°
TIRES BE MATCHED TO WITHIN 0.125 INCH C) of each other and not in excess of 200°F
(3.18 MM) OF THE SAME ROLLING RADIUS, (93° C). This will usually result in uniform tire
0.75 INCH (19.05 MM) OF THE SAME ROLL- loading and good tire life.
ING CIRCUMFERENCE
Tridem Axles
Tandem Axles When three driving axles are used together in
The four largest tires should never be installed a tridem series, unmatched tires will compound
on one driving axle or the four smallest tires on the problems described in the preceding para-
the other driving axle. Such tire mounting will graphs. Meritor recommends matching, as
ECWUG CP KPVGTCZNG ſIJV WPWUWCNN[ JKIJ CZNG nearly as possible, the total tire circumference
lubricant temperatures that result in premature of each of the 3 driving axles.
lubricant breakdown and possible costly axle To match tires on tridem units, follow the same
service. procedure used for tandem units.
In addition to matching individual tire rolling Arrange the tires in order of size.
radius or rolling circumference, Meritor recom- Ŗ 6JGVYQNCTIGUVCPFVYQUOCNNGUVIQQPQPGCZNG
mends matching, as nearly as possible, the total
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tire circumference of one driving axle to the total
second axle.
tire circumference of the other driving axle. This
will usually result in satisfactory tandem axle Ŗ 6JGTGOCKPKPIHQWTVKTGUIQQPVJGVJKTFCZNG
lubricant temperatures that lengthen drive unit
service with higher tire mileage.
Assembly and Installation
Hazard Alert Messages
Read and observe all Warning and Caution OUTER BEARING OUTER BEARING
hazard alert messages in this publication. They CONE CUP
provide information that can help prevent seri- SPACER
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both. DRIVEN
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WARNING SHIMS
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eye protection when you perform vehicle main-
tenance or service. INNER BEARING
CONE
Note all warnings and cautions provided by the INNER BEAR-
DRIVE PINON
ING CUP
press manufacturer to avoid damage to compo-
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Installation 1. Use a micrometer to measure the thickness

of the shim pack that was removed from the
Installing the Drive Pinion, Adjusting differential differential. Record the measure-
Pinion Depth and Preload Bearings ment. Figure 5.2
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depth. The procedure in this manual is to install
the pinion, bearings and calculated shim pack
into the case WITHOUT the helical gear and
two spacers. After you check the tooth contact
patterns to determine the correct pinion posi-
tion, you must disassemble the differential to
install the helical gear and two spacers.
An optional procedure is to install the pinion,
bearings and calculated shim pack into the
case WITH the helical gear and two spacers. Figure 5.2
After you check the tooth contact patterns to
determine the correct pinion position, you only
2. Find the pinion cone (PC) variation number
need to disassemble the differential if an ad-
on the drive pinion you’ll replace. Record the
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number. Figure 5.3.
ceptable.
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Adjustment 0.03 mm.
Shim Pack Thickness for a New Drive
Pinion
NOTE:
Use this procedure if you’ll install a new
drive pinion and ring gear set or if you have
to adjust the depth of the drive pinion. If the
pinion depth shims are misplaced during dif-
ferential repair, use 0.030 inch (0.76 mm) for
145 Series differential and 0.050 inch (1.27
mm) for 160 Series differential for the initial
pinion position. Figure 5.1. PINION CONE
VARIATION
NUMBER
Figure 5.3
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able, install a new shim pack of the same
thickness that you measured in Step 1.
Exemplos mm inches
NOTE:
1.Old Shim Pack Thickness 0,780 0,030
The following calculation is the opposite for Old variation PC =PC+2 +0,050 +0,002
a rear differential, forward tandem or single. Standard Shim Pack Thickness =0,810 =0,032
New variation PC=PC+5 -0,120 -0,005
New Shim Pack Thickness =0,690 =0,027
4. If the old pinion cone variation number of a
front tandem differential is a plus (+), ADD 1.Old Shim Pack Thickness 0,780 0,030
the cone variation number to the old shim Old variation PC=PC-2 +0,050 +0,002
pack thickness that was measured in Step 1. Standard Shim Pack Thickness =0,710 =0,028
5. If the old pinion cone variation number of a New variation PC=PC+5 -0,120 -0,005
front tandem differential is a minus (–), SUB-
TRACT the cone variation number from the 1.Old Shim Pack Thickness 0,780 0,030
old shim pack thickness that was measured Old variation PC=PC+2 +0,050 +0,002
in Step 1. Standard Shim Pack Thickness =0,810 =0,032
6. Find the pinion cone variation number on the New variation PC =PC-5 -0,120 -0,005
new drive pinion that will be installed. Record
the number. 1.Old Shim Pack Thickness 0,780 0,030
7. If the new pinion cone variation number of a Old variation PC=PC-2 +0,050 +0,002
front tandem differential is a plus (+), SUB- Standard Shim Pack Thickness =0,710 =0,028
TRACT the variation number from the stan- New variation PC=PC-5 -0,120 -0,005
dard shim pack thickness that was calculated New Shim Pack Thickness =0,830 =0,033
in Step 4 or Step 5. Use new shims to make

a shim pack to the determined thickness. See
Table F. Drive Pinion Assembly
8. If the new pinion cone number of a forward The depth of the drive pinion and ring gear con-
tandem differential is a minus (–), ADD the tact is controlled by the thickness of the shim
number to the standard shim pack thickness pack. Figure 5.4.
that was calculated in Step 4 or Step 5. Use Ŗ 6QKPETGCUGVJGVJKEMPGUUQHVJGFTKXGRKPKQP
new shims to make a shim pack to the deter- contact, increase the thickness of the shim
mined thickness. See Table F. pack.
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pattern, decrease the thickness of the shim
pack.
OUTER BEARING
CONE OUTER BEARING
CUP
SHIMS
INNER BEAR-
ING CONE
INNER BEARING
CUP DRIVE PINO
Figure 5.4
The preload of the bearings on the drive pin- PRESS AND
ion is controlled by a spacer between the outer SLEEVE
bearing cone and the helical driven gear.
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spacer.
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the thickness of the spacer must also be
changed the same amount. See the following
examples.
Figure 5.5
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the shim pack to INCREASE the depth of the 3. Apply axle lubricant to the bearing caps and
drive pinion, a 0.003-inch (0.076 mm) larger cones.
spacer must be installed to keep the preload
4. If removed, install the shim pack and the in-
on the bearings.
ner bearing cap of the drive pinion.
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A. Place the differential case into a press so
MOVED from the shim pack to DECREASE
that the bearings caps are toward the TOP
the depth of the drive pinion, a 0.003-inch
of the press.
(0.076 mm) smaller spacer must be installed
to keep the preload on the bearings. B. Install the correct amount of shims into the
bore for the inner bearing cap of the drive
NOTE: pinion. Figure 5.6.
The helical driven gear and the spacers are
installed when the bearing preload on the
drive pinion is inspected and adjusted.
Bearing caps
1. If you are installing a new ring gear and drive
pinion, the correct thickness of the shim pack
SHIMS
between the pinion inner bearing cap and the
differential must be determined. See the proce-
dure in this section before temporarily assem-
bling and installing the drive pinion assembly.
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drive pinion, temporarily install the drive pin-
ion assembly.
2. If removed, use a press and a sleeve to in-
stall the inner bearing cone onto the drive
pinion. Place the sleeve on the inner race of Figure 5.6
the bearing. Apply pressure until the bottom
of the cone touches the shoulder on the pin-
ion. Figure 5.5.
C. Place the cap into the bore. Figure 5.6.

D. Place supports under the differential case
so that the case is level.
E. Place a sleeve or a installation tool into the
caps and press the caps into the bore until
the bottom of the cap touches the shims.
If a press is not available, use a sleeve, a
brass drift or a installation tool and a ham-
mer to install the cap. Figure 5.7.
Installation Drive Pinion Assembly
1. Place the drive pinion into the differential
PRESS case so that the pinion is through the inner
and the outer bearing caps.
2. Place the differential case in the press so
that the bearing caps of the differential stay
toward the bottom of the press. Place sup-
ports under the differential case so that the
case is level. Place a support under the head
of the drive pinion so that the inner bearing
cone on the pinion shaft touches the inner
bearing cap in the differential case.
Bearing caps
3. Place the outer bearing cone in the pinion
Figure 5.7
shaft
4. Use a press and a sleeve to install the bear-
ing cone in the pinion. Apply no more than
5. If removed, install the outer bearing cap for
two tons (1814 kg) of force to verify that the
the drive pinion.
bearing cone is correctly installed. Figure 5.9.
A. Place the differential caser in the press so
that the bearing caps of the differential stay
toward the bottom of the press. Place sup-
ports under the differential case, so that the
differential is level.
SLEEVE
B. Place the outer bearing cap for the drive pin-
ion into the bore of the differential case.
C. Use a sleeve or a installation tool and a
press to install the cap. Press the cap into
the differential case until the bottom of the
cap touches the bottom of the bore. If a
press is not available, use a sleeve, a brass
drift or a installation tool and a hammer to
install the cap. Figure 5.8.
Figure 5.9
Adjustment Drive Pinion Bearing Preload

PRESS
NOTE:
If the depth of the drive pinion was changed,
then the amount of the change must be
added or subtracted to the thickness of the
spacer between the outer bearing cap and
the helical driven gear.
After you obtain the correct gear tooth con-
tact pattern and the correct shim pack thick-
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the drive pinion. The preload is controlled by
the thickness of the spacer between the helical
Figure 5.8 driven gear and the outer bearing cone. Figure
5.10.
3. Turn the differential case so that the bearing
caps of the differential case are UP. Place
SPACER- AVAILABLE IN
supports under the differential case so that
OUTER BEAR-
DIFERENT SIZES TO ADJUST ING ASSEMBLY
the case is level.
PRELOAD.
4. Place the helical driven gear over the pinion
bore in the differential case so that the splines
SPACER - ONLY
AVAILABLE IN ONE inside the gear are toward the front of the dif-
SIZE. ferential case. Place the large spacer on top
of the helical driven gear so that the spacer is
toward the inner bearing cap. Figure 5.12.
INNER BEARING
ASSEMBLY
Figure 5.10 PRESS
1. Place the differential case in the press so that

the threaded end of the pinion is UP. Place
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case so that the case is level. Place a wood DRIVE
block under the head of the pinion. Figure PINON
5.11.
SPACER
2. Press the drive pinion out of the outer bearing
cone. Remove the cone. Figure 5.11. HELICAL
DRIVEN GEAR
SUPPORT SUPPORT
Figure 5.12
PRESS
OUTER BEARING
CONE
DRIVE
5. Install the drive pinion into the helical driven
PINION gear. Verify that the splines on the pinion en-
gage the splines inside the gear. Figure 5.12.
SUPPORT
CAUTION
DO NOT APPLY PRESSURE AFTER THE IN-
NER BEARING CONE TOUCHES THE INNER
SUPPORT
WOOD BLOCK BEARING CAP. IF MORE PRESSURE IS AP-
PLIED, THE CAP, CONE AND DRIVE PINION
WILL BE DAMAGED.
Figure 5.11
6. Place a protector in the head of the drive 9. Cut two pieces of lead or solder approxi-
pinion. Use a press to install the pinion into mately 0.5625-inch (14 mm) long and 0.625-
the differential case so that the inner bearing inch (16 mm) wide. Use the two pieces of
cone touches the bearing cap. At this time, solder or lead as gauge blocks to determine
the helical driven gear will not be completely the correct thickness of the spacer between
installed on the drive pinion. Figure 5.12. the helical driven gear and the outer bear-
7. Place the differential case in the press so ing.
that the threaded end of the pinion is toward 10. Place the two pieces of lead or solder so
VJG6122NCEGUWRRQTVUWPFGTVJGƀCPIGQH that the pieces are opposite each other on
the differential case so that the case is level. top of the helical driven gear.
Place a wood block under the head of the 11. Place the outer bearing cone into the cap
drive pinion so the inner pinion bearing cone over the two pieces of lead or solder on top
touches the inner bearing cap. Figure 5.13. of the helical driven
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CAUTION
differential case. Place a sleeve on top of
DO NOT APPLY PRESSURE AFTER THE the outer bearing cone. Use a press to ap-
HELICAL DRIVEN GEAR TOUCHES THE ply 2 tons (1814 kg) of force to the outer
SPACER IN FRONT OF THE INNER BEAR- bearing cone. The force of the press com-
ING ON THE DRIVE PINION. IF PRESSURE presses the lead or solder pieces to the
IS APPLIED AFTER THE PARTS TOUCH correct size. Do not apply more than 2 tons
EACH OTHER, THE GEAR WILL DAMAGE (1814 kg) of force. Figure 5.14.
THE SPACER.
8. Use a press and a sleeve to completely install
the helical driven gear onto the drive pinion.
7UGCUNGGXGQPVJGJWDQHVJGIGCTVJCVſVU PRESS - DO NOT APLLY MORE THAN
inside the pinion bore. Press the gear into the TWO TONS (1814Kg) OF PRESSURE
drive pinion until the gear touches the spacer.
Figure 5.13. OUTER BEARIN
SLEEVE CONE
HELICAL
DRIVEN
GEAR
PIECES OF
LEAD OR
PRESS SOLDER
SLEEVE
HELICAL DRIVEN
GEAR
WOOD BLOCK AND
END OF DRIVE PIN-
ION MUST TOUCH
WOOD BLOCK - MUST

SUPPORT HEAD OF
PINON
Figure 5.14
SUPPORT WOOD SUPPORT
BLOCK
Figure 5.13
13. Release the pressure and remove the wood
block from under the head of the drive pin-
ion.
14. Use a press and a sleeve to press the shaft
of the drive pinion out of the outer bearing CAUTION
cone. Do not press the shaft of the drive DO NOT APPLY PRESSURE AFTER THE
pinion out of the helical driven gear. HELICAL DRIVEN GEAR TOUCHES THE
15. Remove the outer bearing cone and the two SPACER IN FRONT OF THE INNER BEAR-
pieces of lead or solder from the outer bear- ING ON THE DRIVE PINION. IF PRESSURE
ing cone. IS APPLIED AFTER THE PARTS TOUCH
16. Use a micrometer to measure the thick- EACH OTHER, THE GEAR WILL DAMAGE
nesses of the compressed pieces of lead or THE SPACER.
solder. Add the measurements of the two NOTE:
pieces and divide by two (2) to determine
The inner bearing cone on the drive pinion
the average size of the pieces. Add 0.004-
must touch the inner bearing cap in the dif-
inch (0.100 mm) to the average size. Use
ferential case, when the helical driven gear
this dimension to determine the size of the
is being installed.
spacer to install between the helical driven
gear and the outer bearing. See Table G. 18. Use a press and a sleeve to completely in-
stall the helical driven gear on the drive pin-
ion. Use a sleeve on the hub of the gear that
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TABLE G the drive pinion until the gear touches the
spacer. Do not remove the wood block at
Example (mm) Pol.
this time. Figure 5.14
Thickness of piece number 1 (12.800) 0,504 19. Install the correct size spacer the shaft of
Thickness of piece number 2 (12.852) +0,506 the pinion in front of the helical driven gear.
Total thickness (25.826) 1,010
Divide by two (2) to determine NOTE:
(12.826) 0,505
the average thickness Verify that the wood block is still under the
Add 0.004-inch (0.100 mm) to head of the drive pinion. The inner bearing
determine the thickness of the (12.9260) 0,509 cone on the pinion must touch the cap in
spacer
the differential case.
20. Install the outer bearing cone into the shaft
of the drive pinion. Figure 5.15.
17. Place a wood block under the head of the
drive pinion so that the inner bearing cone A. Place the outer bearing cone on the shaft of
on the pinion touches the inner bearing cap the drive pinion.
in the differential case. Remove the sup- B. Place a sleeve in the top, inner race, of the
ports from the differential case. Figure 5.15. outer bearing cone.
C. Use a press to apply 2 tons (1814 kg) of
PRESS - DO NOT APLLY force on the bearing cone to install the cone
CONO DEL MORE THAN TWO TONS into the shaft of the drive pinion. Rotate the
RODAMIENTO (1814Kg) OF PRESSURE
EXTERNO differential case in both directions, while
SPACER the cone is being installed to verify that the
SLEEVE
HELICAL DRIVEN
bearing cone is correctly installed.
GEAR 21. Release the pressure and remove the dif-
SPACER
ferential case from the press. Place the dif-
ferential case in a repair stand.
ROTATE
IN THESE
DIRECTIONS
AS CONE IS
PRESSED ON
PINION
WOOD BLOCK - MUST SUPPORT HEAD

OF DRIVE PINON
Figure 5.15
22. Install the washer and the nut the drive pin- Dinamometry Scale Method
ion. Prevent the drive pinion assembly from 1. Wind a cord around the washer under the nut
rotating by using of device or tool to hold of the drive pinion
the teeth of the helical driven gear or place
2. Attach a dinamometry scale to the end of the
wood blocks between the head of the pin-
cord
ion and the differential case wall. Tighten
VJGPWVVQVJGURGEKſGFVQTSWG5GG5GEVKQP 3. Pull the dynamometry scale and cord in a
8. Remove the holding tool or the wood horizontal direction while looking at the read-
blocks. ing on the spring scale. Figure 5.17.
23. Use an inch-pound torque wrench or a
spring scale to inspect the preload of the
bearings on the drive pinion.
Torque Wrench Method

1. Place an inch-pound (N.m) torque wrench
and the correct socket in the drive pinion nut.
Figure 5.16. Read rotating
torque a dina-
REAR SIDE GEAR mometry
BEARING CUP
Figure 5.17
CARRIER INPUT
BORE
Figure 5.16
2. Use the torque wrench to rotate the drive pin-

ion assembly. Inspect and record the torque
level. Read while rotating the assembly. Re-
cord the dynamic or rotating torque not the
starting torque.
3. The preload of the drive pinion bearings must
be within the following limits.
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5.08 N.m) rotational torque .
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3.39 N.m ) rotational torque .
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its, remove and replace the spacer between
the outer bearing cone and the helical driven
gear. See the procedure below:
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spacer.
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4. Measure the outer diameter of the washer
under the drive pinion. Divide the outer diam-
eter of the washer by two (2) to get the ra-
dius of the washer. Multiply the radius of the OUTER BEARING
CONE
washer by the reading on the spring scale to
SPACER
get the preload on the pinion bearings
Example WOOD BLOCK
Outer diameter of the washer = 3.00 inches DOES NOT
TOUCH DRIVE
(76.20 mm) scale reading = 9 lbs (4 kg) PINION DRIVE
PINION
(mm) Pol. SUPPORT SUPPORT
Outer diameter of the washer (76,20) 3,00 Figure 5.18
Divide the outer diameter by

two (2) to get the radius of (38.10) 1,50 2. . Place the differential case into a press so
the washer that the threaded end of the pinion is toward
the TOP of the press. Place supports under
Multiply the radius of the
washer by the spring scale 1,49 N.m
13,50 VJGƀCPIGQHVJGFKHHGTGPVKCNECUGUQVJCVVJG
lb-in differential is level. Place a wood block under
reading
the head of the pinion. Verify that the wood
5. The preload of the drive pinion bearings must block does not touch the head of the drive
be within the following limits. pinion.
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3. Press the drive pinion out of the bearing
cone. Remove the outer bearing cone from
N.m) rotational torque
the differential caser.
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4. Install the correct size spacer in the shaft of
3.39 Nm) rotational torque
the pinion over the helical driven gear.
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5. Repeat Step 20 through Step 23 under Drive
its, remove and replace the spacer between
Pinion Bearing Preload in this section.
the outer bearing cone and the helical driven
gear. See the procedure below. 9JGP VJG RTGNQCF KU YKVJKP VJG URGEKſGF
range, install the main differential case and
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ring gear assembly into the differential case.
spacer.
See to procedure in this section.
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Assembly Main Differential and Ring

Spacer Replacement
Gear
NOTE:
Do not grind spacers by hand. The surfaces
CAUTION
must be parallel within 0.0001-inch (0.0020
mm). You must use the correct spacers. HEAT THE RING GEAR BEFORE SEATING IT
1. Prevent the drive pinion assembly from ro- IN THE DIFFERENTIAL CASE. DO NOT PRESS
VCVKPI D[ WUKPI C ſZVWTG VQ JQNF VJG VGGVJ QH A COLD RING GEAR ON THE FLANGE CASE
the helical driven gear or place wood blocks HALF. A COLD RING GEAR WILL DAMAGE
between the head of the pinion and the differ- THE CASE HALF BECAUSE OF THE TIGHT
ential wall. Remove the nut and the washer FIT.
from the shaft of the drive pinion. Figure 5.18.
1. Expand the ring gear by heating the gear in a 6. Tighten the bolts and nuts, if equipped, to the
tank of water to 160-180°F (71-82°C) for 10 to correct torque value. See to Section 8
15 minutes. 7. Inspect for gaps between the back surface of
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inch (0.080 mm) feeler gauge to inspect at four
WARNING points around the assembly. Figure 5.20.
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2. Use a lifting tool to safely lift the ring gear from that causes the gap. Repair or replace parts as
the tank of water. necessary. Reassemble the ring gear on the
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immediately after the gear is heated.
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half, heat the gear again.
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er holes. Rotate the ring gear as necessary
NOTE:
If rivets were used to hold the ring gear
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bolts, nuts and washers. For 140 Series dif-
ferential with rivets are serviced with bolt
kits for reassembly.
5. Install the bolts, nuts and washers, if equipped, CHECK FOR
VJCVJQNFVJGTKPIIGCTVQVJGƀCPIGECUGJCNH 0,003” (0,080 mm)
Install the bolts from the front side of the gear. GAP AT FOUR
LOCATIONS.
The bolt threads must be installed from the in-
side face of the ring gear and the nuts tightened
from the back of the ring gear. Figure 5.19.
Figure 5.20
8. Use a press and the correct size sleeve to in-

stall the bearing cones in the both of the case
halves. Figure 5.21.
RING
GEAR PRESS
FLANGE SLEEVE
CASE HALF
BEARING
CASE HALF CONE
SUPPORT SUPPORT
BOLT HEAD
INSTALLED
FROM FRONT
OF GEAR
Figure 5.19
Figure 5.21
9. Apply axle oil lubricant on the inside surfaces 13. Install the second side gear and thrust
of both case halves, spider or cross, thrust washer over the spider and differential pin-
washers, side gears and differential pinions. ions. Figure 5.24.
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ring gear teeth toward the TOP.
CAUTION THRUST WASHER
THE SIDE GEARS IN SOME DIFFEREN- PLAIN CASE SIDE GEAR

TIAL MODELS HAVE HUBS OF DIFFER- HALF
ENT LENGTHS. INSTALL THE CORRECT
LENGTH SIDE GEAR INTO THE FLANGE
CASE HALF. DAMAGE TO COMPONENTS
CAN RESULT.
11. Install one thrust washer and side gear into
Figure 5.24
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14. Place the plain half of the differential case over

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as needed to align the match marks. Figure
SIDE GEAR
5.24 and Figure 5.25.
THRUST WASHER
FLANGE CASE HALF
PLAIN CASE
HALF
MATCH MARKS
Figure 5.22
12. Install the spider or cross, differential pinions

CPFVJTWUVYCUJGTUKPVQVJGƀCPIGECUGJCNH
Figure 5.23.
Figure 5.25
NOTE: is recommended that all parts are re-
assembled in the same position they were
prior to disassembly
15. Install Dri-Loc® or equivalent fasteners into
the case halves. See Section 4.
SPIDER,PINION AND
THRUST WASHERS
Figure 5.23
A. Install four capscrews and washers or bolts, 2. Place the case halves ensembly and ring gear
nuts and washers into the case halves. The into a vise. Install soft metal covers over the
distance between the fasteners must be XKUGLCYUVQRTQVGEVVJGTKPIIGCT(KIWTG
equal. Tighten the fasteners to the correct
torque value in a crisscross pattern opposite
each other. See the Section 8. Figure 5.26.
TOOL FOR CHECKING

CRISSCROSS TIGHTENING PATTERN RESISTANCE
SOFT METAL
COVER
Figure 5.28
3. Install the tool into the differential until the

splines of the tool are engaged with one side
gear. Figure 5.28.
4. Place a torque wrench onto the nut of the tool
Figure 5.26 and rotate the differential gears. As the differ-
ential gears rotate, read the value indicated
B. Install the other fasteners into the case on the torque wrench. Figure 5.29..
halves. Tighten the fasteners to the correct Ŗ +H VJG VQTSWG XCNWG GZEGGFU NDHV

torque value. See Section 8. N.m), disassemble the gears from the case
16. Check the rotating resistance of the differ- halves. Inspect the case halves, spider,
ential gears. The differential assembly must gears and thrust washers. Repair or replace
rotate freely. parts. Assemble the parts and repeat Step 2
through Step 4.
Check the Rotating Resistance of the

Bearing of Case Halves Assembly
1. Make an inspection tool using an axle shaft
that matches the spline size of the differen-
tial side gear. Cut the shaft to approximately
12-inches (304.8 mm). Weld a nut onto the
end of the shaft. Figure 5.27.
APPROXIMATELY
12” (304,8 mm)
READ TORQUE VALUE

SIDE VIEW
WELD NUT TO END OF Figure 5.29

END VIEW SHAFT
Figure 5.27
Installation Case Halves and Ring Gear
In the Differential ADHESIVE BEARING CAP
1. If the bearing cones on the main differential
case were removed, install a new cone and cap
in a fully-matched set from the same manufac- DIFFERENTIAL
CASE
turer. The bearing cones are not interchange-
able. Use a press and sleeve to install the
cones in the case. Press only on the inner race
of the bearing. Figure 5.30.
PRESS
Figure 5.31
SLEEVE
BEARING CONE
BEARING CUP
BEARING CUP
CASES HALVES
Figure 5.30
2. Clean and dry the bearing caps and bores of

the differential legs and bearing caps.
Figure 5.32
3. Apply axle lubricant to the bearing caps
and cones.
4. Apply adhesive 2297-T-418, evenly in the bear- +PUVCNNVJGDGCTKPICFLWUVKPITKPIUDGVYGGPVJG
ing bores and bearing caps of the legs the dif- FKHHGTGPVKCN NGIU *CPFVKIJVGP VJG CFLWUVKPI
ferential case. Cover the surfaces completely. rings against the bearing caps. Figure 5.33.
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ring threads. Figure 5.31. See the Section 4.
5. Install the bearing caps over the bearing cones ADJUSTING
RING
in the case halves. Figure 5.32.
6. Safely lift the differential and ring gear assem-
bly and install it inferential case. The bearing
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the differential legs. Figure 5.32.
LEG
Figure 5.33
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CAUTION position, check the alignment of the match
THE BEARING CAPS MUST BE CORRECT- marks between the caps and differential
LY INSTALLED OR THE ADJUSTING RINGS case. Remove the caps and repeat Step 7
WILL BE DAMAGED BY CROSS-THREAD- through Step 9.
ING. FORCING THE CAPS INTO POSITION
CAN DAMAGE THE CAPS AND THE DIF-
FERENTIAL CASE. 10. Install the capscrews and washers that
8. Install the bearing caps over the bearings and secure the bearing caps to the differential
CFLWUVKPITKPIUKPVJGEQTTGEVNQECVKQPCUOCTMGF case . Hand-tighten the capscrews 4 our to
before removal. Figure5.34 6 turns. Then tighten the capscrews to the
correct torque value. See the Section 8. Do
not install the capscrews, cotter pins or roll
pins, if equipped, that secure the bearing ad-
LWUVKPITKPIUKPRQUKVKQP%QPVKPWGD[CFLWUVKPI
VJGRTGNQCFQHVJGFKHHGTGPVKCNDGCTKPIUCFLWUV
the backlash of the hypoid gear and inspect
the tooth contact patterns.
BEARING CAP
MATCH MARKS
Figure 5.34
WARNING
Use a brass or plastic mallet for assembly and
disassembly procedures. Do not hit steel parts
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and damage to components can result.
CAUTION
IF BEARING CAPS ARE NOT INSTALLED
CORRECTLY IN THE ORIGINAL DIFFEREN-
TIAL CASE LOCATIONS, THE BORES AND
THREADS IN THE CAPS WILL NOT MATCH
THE DIFFERENTIAL CASE. FORCING THE
BEARING CAPS INTO THE INCORRECT PO-
SITION WILL RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE
DIFFERENTIAL CASE.
9. Use a light leather plastic or rubber mallet to
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KN[ CICKPUV VJG DGCTKPIU CFLWUVKPI TKPIU CPF
differential case. Do not force the bearing
caps into position.
Adjustment Main Differential Case Bea- T-BAR
rings Preload WRENCH
Use either the dial indicator or the large mi-

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differential side bearings preload.
NOTE:
The roll pins for the adjusting rings are in- ADJUSTING RING OPPOSITE
stalled after the tooth contact pattern is RING GEAR
checked. Figure 5.36
3. Use one of the following methods to move the

Dial Indicator Method main differential case and the ring gear care-
1. Attach a dial indicator in the differential case fully to the left and right while you read the dial
OQWPVKPI ƀCPIG UQ VJCV VJG RNWPIGT QT VJG indicator.
pointer is against the back surface of the ring A. Insert two pry bars between the bearing ad-
gear. Figure 5.35. LWUVKPITKPIUCPFVJGGPFUQHVJGOCKPFKHHGT-
ential case. The pry bars must not touch the
DIAL INDICATOR main differential case bearings. Figure 5.37.
B.Insert two pry bars between the main differential
case and the ring gear at locations other than
described in Step A. The pry bars must not touch
the main differential bearings. Figure 5.38.
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indicator reads ZERO end play. Move the main
differential case and ring gear to the left and
right as needed. If necessary, repeat Step A or
Step B.
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Figure 5.35 from ZERO. The side bearings of the main dif-
ferential case should have a preload of 15-35lb-
in (1.7-3.9N m). Figure5.39.
CAUTION
This procedure should expand the caps 0.008-
WHEN YOU TURN THE ADJUSTING RINGS, 0.010-inch (0.203-0.254 mm), and place the
ALWAYS USE A TOOL THAT ENGAGES TWO correct preload on the bearings when they are
OR MORE OPPOSITE NOTCHES IN THE KPUVCNNGFKPVQVJGDCPLQJQWUKPI
RING. A T-BAR WRENCH CAN BE USED FOR
THIS PURPOSE. IF THE TOOL DOES NOT
CORRECTLY FIT INTO THE NOTCHES, DAM-
AGE TO THE LUGS WILL OCCUR.
NOTE:
On 160 Series differentials, half of the bear-
ing assembly extends out of the bearing
cap and differential case.
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ring that is opposite the ring gear. A small BARS MUST NOT
TOUCH BEARING
amount of clearancewill show on the dial
indicator. Figure 5.36.
Figure 5.37
MICROMETER
BARS MUST NOT

TOUCH BEARING
Figure 5.38
Figure 5.41
KEY “T”
CAUTION
WHEN TURNING THE ADJUSTING RINGS,
ALWAYS USE A TOOL THAT ENGAGES TWO
OR MORE OPPOSITE NOTCHES IN THE
RING. A T-BAR WRENCH CAN BE USED FOR
SQUEEZE EACH THIS PURPOSE. IF THE TOOL DOES NOT
RING IN A GROOVE CORRECTLY FIT INTO THE NOTCHES, DAM-
AGE TO THE LUGS WILL OCCUR.
Figure 5.39
3. Use a T-bar wrench to tighten each bearing ad-
6. Proceed to check ring gear runout. LWUVKPITKPIQPGPQVEJ(KIWTG
4. Measure distance X and Y again. Compare
the measurements with the distances X and Y
measured in Step 2. The difference between
Large Micrometer Method the two distances is the amount the bearing
*CPFVKIJVGP VJG CFLWUVKPI TKPIU CICKPUV VJG caps have expanded. See the Table H.
main differential bearings.
2. Use a large micrometer to measure distance
X and Y between the opposite surfaces of the
bearing caps. Record the measurement. Fig-
ure 5.40 and Figure 5.41. Table H: Example
Distances X and Y BEFORE

= 389 mm (15.315”)
VKIJVGPKPIVJGCFLWUVKPITKPIU
Distances X and Y AFTER

= 389 mm (15.315”)
VKIJVGPKPIVJGCFLWUVKPITKPIU
15.324” – 15.315” = 0.009” difference
389.230 mm – 389.000 mm = 0.230 mm difference
Figure 5.40
+HVJGFKHHGTGPEGKUCVQTYKVJKPVJGURGEKſECVKQP Ŗ +HVJGTKPIIGCTTWPQWVGZEGGFUVJGURGEKſEC-
in Table I: Continue by checking the runout. tion, remove the main differential case and
Ŗ +H VJG FKHHGTGPEG KU NGUU VJCP VJG URGEKſECVKQP ring gear assembly from the differential case.
Repeat as needed. See the Section 3.
A. Inspect the main differential case parts, in-
cluding the differential case, for wear and
damage. Repair or replace parts as neces-
sary.
Table I: Expansion Between Bearing Caps
B. Install the main differential case and ring
gear assembly into the differential case.
Differential models RS-140, 0.050-0.229 mm See the procedure in this section.
RS-145 e RS-160 (0,002-0,009”)
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RS 120 and all other differen- 0.15-0.33 mm ment of the main differential side bearings.
tial models (0,006-0,013”)
Check the Ring Gear Backlash
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Backlash Setting
Ring Gear Pitch Range of Backlash
for New Gear
Ring Gear Runout Diameter Setting
Sets
1. Attach a dial indicator in the differential case
0.20-0.46 mm
OQWPVKPIƀCPIG(KIWTG Less than 17-inch-
0,30 mm (0,012”)
es (431.8mm) (0,008 - 0,018”)
Greater than (0.25-0.51 mm

1 7 - i n c h e s 0,38 mm (0,015”)
(431.8mm) 0,010 - 0,020”)
ROTATE RIG GEAR
Measure the outer diameter of the ring gear for

DIAL INDICATOR
the approximate pitch diameter. Figure 5.43.
Ŗ +HVJGQNFIGCTUGVKUKPUVCNNGFCFLWUVVJGDCEM-
lash to the setting that was measured before
the differential was disassembled.
Ŗ +HCPGYIGCTUGVKUKPUVCNNGFCFLWUVVJGDCEM-
NCUJ VQ VJG EQTTGEV URGEKſECVKQP HQT PGY IGCT
sets.
Figure 5.42
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or pointer is against the back surface of the
ring gear. Figure 5.42. Set the dial indicator to
ZERO.
3. Rotate the main differential case and ring gear.
Read the dial indicator. The ring gear runout
must not exceed 0.008-inch (0.200 mm).
Ŗ +HVJGTKPIIGCTTWPQWVKUYKVJKPVJGURGEKſEC-
tion, proceed to Ring Gear Backlash.
Ŗ 6QKPETGCUGVJGDCEMNCUJOQXGVJGTKPIIGCT
away from the drive pinion. Figure 5.45.
Ŗ 6QFGETGCUGVJGDCEMNCUJOQXGVJGTKPIIGCT
toward the drive pinion. Figure 5.46.
MEASURE OUTER DIAM-

ETER FOR APPROXIMATE TIGHTEN ADJUSTING
PITCH DIAMETER RING THIS SIDE
Figure 5.43
After checking the tooth contact patterns, the

LOOSEN ADJUSTING
DCEMNCUJECPDGCFLWUVGFYKVJKPVJGURGEKſEC- RING THIS SIDE
tion limits, if needed. To change the location of INCREASE BACKLASH
the pattern, use the following procedures.
Figure 5.45
1. Attach a dial indicator onto the differential
OQWPVKPIƀCPIG(KIWTG
LOOSEN ADJUSTING
RING THIS SIDE
DECREASE BACKLASH
TIGHTEN ADJUSTING
RING THIS SIDE
Figure 5.46
NOTE:
When you adjust the backlash, only move
the ring gear. Do not move the drive pinion.
Figure 5.44 6. Repeat Step 2 through Step 5 until the back-
NCUJKUYKVJKPURGEKſECVKQP4GEQTFVJGUGVVKPI
#FLWUVVJGFKCNKPFKECVQTUQVJCVVJGRNWPIGTKU
HQTWUGYJGP[QWCFLWUVVJGRKPKQPDGCTKPIRTG-
against the tooth surface.
load.
#FLWUVVJGFKCNKPFKECVQTVQ<'41*QNFVJGFTKXG
pinion in position.
4. After reading the dial indicator, rotate the dif- Gear Set Tooth Contact Patterns,
ferential case and ring gear a small amount in Backlash
both directions against the drive pinion teeth. Meritor’s differential can have a conventional
Ŗ +HVJGDCEMNCUJTGCFKPIKUYKVJKPVJGURGEKſEC- or a generoid hypoid gear set. The tooth con-
tion, check the tooth contact patterns. tact patterns for each type of gear set are dif-
ferent. Check the part numbers to determine
Ŗ +HVJGDCEMNCUJTGCFKPIKUPQVYKVJKPVJGURGEKſ-
what type of gear set is in the differential. See
ECVKQPCFLWUVVJGDCEMNCUJCUPGGFGF
the Figure 5.47 for the location of part numbers.
.QQUGPQPGDGCTKPICFLWUVKPITKPIQPGPQVEJ See the Section 4.
Tighten the opposite ring by the same amount..
PART
PART
NUMBER
NUMBER
PART NUMBER
OPTION
Figure 5.47
Examples
DRIVE SIDE
The following are part numbers for generoid CONVEX
gear sets.
Figure 5.49
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In the following procedures, movement of the
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contact pattern along the length of the tooth is
0.012-inch (0.305 mm) or 0.015-inch (0.380
indicated as toward the heel or toe of the ring
mm) depending on the size of the ring gear. Ad-
gear. Figure 5.48.
LWUVVJGDCEMNCUJQHCPQNFIGCTUGVVQVJGUGV-
ting that was measured before the differential
was disassembled. See the procedure in this
section.
2. Apply a marking compound in approximately
TALÓN 12 gear teeth of the ring gear. Rotate the ring
gear so that the 12 gear teeth are next to the
drive pinion. Figure 5.50.
TIP
Figure 5.48
Always check the tooth contact patterns on the

drive side of the gear teeth. Figure 5.49.
Figure 5.50
3. Rotate the ring gear forward and backward

so that the 12 gear teeth go past the drive
pinion six times to get the contact pattern.
Repeat, if needed, to get a more clear pattern
4. Look at the contact patterns on the ring gear
teeth. Compare the patterns to Figure 5.51,
Figure 5.52 and Figure 5.53.
The location of a good hand-rolled contact pat-
tern for a new gear set is toward the toe of the
gear tooth and in the center between the top
and bottom of the tooth
When the differential is operated, a good pat-
tern will extend approximately the full length of
Figure 5.51
the gear tooth. The top of the pattern will be
near the top of the gear tooth. Figure5.54. GOOD HAND-ROLLED POSITION
The location of a good hand-rolled contact pat-
tern for an old gear set must match the wear
pattern in the ring gear. The new contact pat-
tern will be smaller in area than the old wear
pattern.
A high contact pattern indicates that the drive
pinion was not installed deep enough. A low
contact pattern indicates that the drive pinion
was installed too deep in the differential case.
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continue by following Step 5 to move the con- Figure 5.52
tact patterns between the top and bottom of
HIGH PATTERN
the gear teeth.
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gear teeth: Continue by following Step 6.
Figure 5.53
LOW PATTERN
GOOD PATTERN IN OPERATION
Figure5.54
5. Change the thickness of the shim pack be- #FLWUVVJGTKPIIGCTDCEMNCUJYKVJKPVJGURGE-
tween the pinion inner bearing cap and the KſECVKQP TCPIG VQ OQXG VJG EQPVCEV RCVVGTPU
differential case to move the contact pat- to the correct location along the length of the
terns between the top and the bottom of the gear teeth. See the procedure in this section.
gear teeth. A. Decrease the backlash to move the contact
A. Remove the drive pinion, inner bearing cap patterns toward the toe of the ring gear teeth.
and shims from the differential case. See Figure 5.57.
the Section 3. B. Increase the backlash to move the contact
Ŗ 6QEQTTGEVCJKIJEQPVCEVRCVVGTP+PETGCUG patterns toward the heel of the ring gear
the thickness of the shim pack. When you teeth. Figure 5.58.
increase the thickness of the shim pack, the C. Repeat Step 2 through Step 4 and Step 6
drive pinion will move toward the ring gear. until the contact patterns are at the correct
Figure 5.55. location along the length of the gear teeth.
Ŗ 6Q EQTTGEV C NQY EQPVCEV RCVVGTP &GETGCUG
the thickness of the shim pack. When you
decrease the thickness of the shim, the drive
pinion will move away from the ring gear. Fig-
ure 5.56.
B. Install the inner bearing cap, the shims and
the drive pinion in the differential case. See
the procedure in this section.
C. Repeat Step 2 through Step 5 until the con-
tact patterns are in the center between the
top and bottom of the gear teeth. MOVE PATTERN TOWARD
TOE,LOOSEN ADJUSTING
DECREASE BACKLASH THIS SIDE
TIGHTEN ADJUSTING
RING THIS SIDE
Figure 5.57
MOVE PATTERN TOWARD

TOE,TIGHTEN ADJUSTING
INCREASE SHIM PACK THIS SIDE
Figure 5.55
LOOSEN ADJUSTING
RING THIS SIDE
INCREASE BACKLASH
Figure 5.58
DECREASE SHIM PACK
Figure 5.56
If the differential has cotter pins or cap- Adjusting Ring Gear Thrust Screw
screws, lock the adjusting rings only with 1. Rotate the differential assembly in the repair
cotter pins or capscrews. If the differential stand until the back surface of the ring gear is
has roll pins, reuse the roll pins. Do not toward the DOWN.
force a roll pin into a cotter pin hole. Dam-
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age to components can result.
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7. Install the capscrews, cotter pins, roll pins Figure 5.60.
or lock plates, if equipped, that hold the two
DGCTKPICFLWUVKPITKPIUKPRQUKVKQP7UGVJG REAR DIFFERENTIAL EXAMPLE
following procedures.
A. Install capscrews between the lugs of the ad-
LWUVKPITKPICPFVJTQWIJVJGDQUUQHVJGDGCT- THRUST SCREW
ing cap. New capscrews include a locking AND JAM NUT
patch, which can only be used once. If you
are installing used capscrews, apply Loc-
tite® threadlocker to the capscrew threads
before install the capscrews. Figure 5.59.
B. Install cotter pins between the lugs of the
CFLWUVKPI TKPI CPF VJTQWIJ VJG DQUU QH VJG
bearing cap. Bend the two ends of the cot-
ter pin around the boss. Figure 5.59.
C. Use a drift and hammer to install the roll pin
through the boss of the bearing cap until the
TQNNRKPKUDGVYGGPVJGNWIUQHVJGCFLWUVKPI Figure 5.60
ring. Figure 5.59.
D. Install the lock plate in the bearing cap so 3. Install the thrust screw in the ring gear. Use a
that the tab is between the lugs of the ad- feeler gauge to verify that the clearance be-
LWUVKPI TKPI +PUVCNN VJG VYQ ECRUETGYU CPF tween the thrust screw and the ring gear is
washers that hold the lock plate to the bear- 0.025-0.045-inch (0.65-1.14 mm).
ing cap. Tighten the capscrews to the correct
4. Loosen the thrust screw one-half turn or 180
torque value. See the Section 8. Figure 5.59.
degrees. Figure 5.61.
REAR DIFFERENTIAL EXAMPLE
COTTER LOOSEN THRUST

CAPSCREW PIN ROLL PIN SCREW 1/2 TURN
LOCK PLATE
THREADED HOLES
IN CAP WHEN LOCK
PLATE IS USED
Figure 5.61
Figure 5.59
6KIJVGPVJGLCOPWVKHGSWKRRGFVQVJGEQT- 4. If removed, install the O-ring onto the piston.
rect torque value against the differential case. Apply axle lubricant to the O-ring.
See the Section 8. Figure 5.62. 5. Install the piston in the shift shaft.
To complete the assembly of axles equipped
with driver-controlled main differential locks, WARNING
see the Section 6. When you apply some silicone gasket materi-
als, a small amount of acid vapor is present.
REAR DIFFERENTIAL EXAMPLE 6Q RTGXGPV UGTKQWU RGTUQPCN KPLWT[ GPUWTG
that the work area is well-ventilated. Read the
manufacturer’s instructions before using a sili-
TIGHTEN JAM NUT TO cone gasket material, then carefully follow the
CORRECT TORQUE
VALVE.
instructions. If a silicone gasket material gets
HOLD THRUST into your eyes, follow the manufacturer’s emer-
SCREW IN POSITION.
gency procedures. Have your eyes checked by
a physician as soon as possible.
1PƀCPIGV[RGE[NKPFGTUCRRN[UKNKEQPGICU-
ket material onto the mounting surface of the
cylinder.
On threaded cylinders, apply a continuous
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Figure 5.62 sealant, Meritor part number 2297-D-7076,
around the cylinder thread circumference.
Air Shift Unit for the Inter-Axle Differen- +PUVCNNVJGE[NKPFGT1PƀCPIGV[RGE[NKPFGTU
tial Lock (IAD) install and tighten the capscrews 7-12 lb-ft
Air Applied and Spring Release Models, (10-16 N.m).
Standard NOTE:
1. Inspect the shift shaft for damage. Use an em- 7KHDGMXVWLQJVFUHZLVVHWWRWKHVSHFL¿HG
ery cloth to remove any small damage. If nec- distance after the input shaft assembly is
essary, replace the shift shaft. Figure 5.63. installed. El tornillo de ajuste debe ser mon-
WDGRFRQODGLVWDQFLDHVSHFL¿FDGDGHVSXpV
CAPSCREW
del eje del mecanismo de bloqueo estar in-
stalado.
BOLT-ON IAD
JAM NUT
COVER
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ADJUSTIG BOLT Spring Applied and Air Release Models (Re-
SHIFT SHAFT
verse Shift Systems)
SPRING
COLLAR 1. Lubricate all the parts with axle lubricant.
Figure 5.64.
O-RING
PISTON
SCREW-IN IAD
COVER
BOLT-ON IAD REVERSE SHFTER
O-RING
FORK SHIFT
CYLINDER
“E” CLIP SLOT
Figure 5.63
SPRING
2 Place the spring and the shift fork into posi-

COVER
tion in the differential. The spring must touch
the screw side of the differential. The boss on SHIFT SMALL
VJGHQTMOWUVDGVQYCTFVJGCFLWUVKPIDQNV SHAFT O-RING SNAP RING
3. Install the shift shaft so the smaller part of the O-RING
PISTON
“E” CLIP
shaft goes through the fork and the spring. REMOVED
2. Inspect the shift shaft for damage. If neces-
sary, replace the shift shaft.
3. If removed, install new O-rings in the
groove in the shift shaft, into the groove in
the shift cylinder and onto the piston.
4. Lubricate the bore of the shift cylinder with
axle lubricant.
5. Install the piston in the shift cylinder.
6. Insert the shift shaft in the piston and
shift cylinder assembly.
7. Install the small snap ring that fastens the
piston in the shift shaft.
1 - PRESSURE RELIEF 10 - CAPSCREW
8. Install the spring in the piston bore. VALVE ASSEMBLY 11 - OIL PUMP - UNITS WITH
2 - OIL SEAL OIL PUMP
9. Install the gasket so that the tab on the
3 - BEARING CAGE 12 - INPUT SHAFT
gasket is under the right capscrew bore.
4 - O-RING 13 - THRUST WASHER
10. Place the shift cover in the shift cylinder 5 - BEARING CP 14 - HELICAL DRIVE GEAR
housing. Install two capscrews and wash- 6 - BEARING CONE 15 - INTE-AXLE DIFFERENTIAL
ers to fasten the shift cover to the cylinder. 7 - O-RING 16 - SNAP RING
8 - OIL BAFFLE - UNITS
11. Install the assembly into the differential so that WITHOUT OIL PUMP
the shift shaft is in the bore of the shift fork. 9 - WASHER
12. Install the “E” clip onto the shift shaft slot in
front of the shift fork. Figure 5.65
13. Install the capscrews and washers that fasten
the assembly to the differential case. Tighten
2. If removed, install the bearing cap in the input
the capscrews to 7-12 lb-ft (10-16 N.m). bearing cage. Use a press and a sleeve to
install the cap into the cage. The cap is cor-
NOTE: rectly installed when the bottom of the cap is
7KHDGMXVWLQJVFUHZLVVHWWRWKHVSHFL¿HG fully seated in the cage bore
distance after the input shaft assembly is 3. If removed, install a new oil seal into the input
installed. bearing cage.
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pinion seal installation procedure in this sec-
tion and then proceed to Step 4. Figure5.66.
Assembly Input Shaft, Bearing Cage,
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Oil Pump and Inter-Axle Differential. structions.
1. Apply axle lubricant to the parts as they are
being assembled. Figure5.65.
INTEGRATED
SEAL
RIPLE-LIP SEAL
WITHOUT POSE
FEATURE
TRIPLE-LIP SEAL WITH

POSE FEATURE
Figure 5.66
A. Apply axle lubricant to the inner bore of the
bearing cage or the outer diameter of the new
oil seal. 0.015-0.03”
MEASURING SEAL GAP (0.381-0.762 MM)
CAUTION
HOLD THE SEAL ONLY ON THE OUTER DI-
AMETER. DO NOT TOUCH THE LIPS IN THE
INNER DIAMETER OF THE SEAL. IF YOU
TOUCH THE LIPS ON THE INNER DIAMETER
OF THE SEAL, YOU WILL CONTAMINATE THE Figure 5.68
LIPS AND COULD CAUSE A LEAK BETWEEN
THE SHAFT AND THE SEAL.
NOTE: If you replace either the bearing
B. Place the oil seal into the bearing cage so cap or cone, replace both parts in a fully-
VJCV VJG ƀCPIG KU RCTCNNGN VQ VJG VQR QH VJG matched set from the same manufacturer.
cage. 4. On differential assembly that do not use an
% 7UG C RTGUU CPF FTKXGT QT ƀCV OGVCN RNCVG oil pump, install the input bearing cage.
to install the oil seal into the bearing cage. A. If removed, install the bearing cone in the
Figure 5.67. input shaft. Use a press and sleeve to install
the cone in the input shaft until it bottoms on
the shoulder of the shaft. Figure 5.69.
B. Install the O-ring onto the input bearing cage.
C. Place the cage over the input shaft so that
the cap in the cage is against the bearing
cone.
Figure 5.67
PRESS
CAUTION
DO NOT APPLY PRESSURE AFTER THE
SLEEVE
SEAL FLANGE TOUCHES THE TOP OF THE
CAGE OR YOU WILL DAMAGE THE CAGE.
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seal is seated to the top of the cage.
E. After the seal is installed, a gap of 0.015-
0.030-inch (0.381-0.762 mm) can exist be-
VYGGP VJG ƀCPIG CPF VJG ECIG 6JG ICR KU
C PQTOCN EQPFKVKQP DGECWUG QH VJG ƀGZKDNG BEARING
EQCVKPIQPVJGƀCPIGQHVJGUGCN7UGCHGGNGT CONE
gauge to measure the gap between the com-

RNGVGƀCPIGVQECIGCTGC
Ŗ If the gap varies more than 0.010-inch
(0.254 mm) between the highest and low- Figure 5.69
est measurement, remove and reseat the
seal. Figure 5.68.
CAUTION CAUTION
ON EARLY DESIGN FORWARD DIFFEREN- WHEN THE BEARING CONE AND THE OIL
TIAL , VERIFY THAT THE DRIVE FLATS IN PUMPS ARE INSTALLED ON THE INPUT
THE BORE OF THE PUMP ARE ALIGNED SHAFT, PLACE SUPPORTS UNDER THE IN-
WITH THE FLATS ON THE INPUT SHAFT. PUT SHAFT. DO NOT PLACE SUPPORTS
IF THE FLATS ARE NOT ALIGNED, THE UNDER THE OIL PUMP. THE OIL PUMP WILL
PUMP WILL BE DAMAGED. BE DAMAGED IF PRESSURE IS APPLIED TO
THE BODY OF THE PUMP.
NOTE: If you replace either the bearing
cap or cone, replace both parts in a fully- B. Place supports under the input shaft.
matched set from the same manufacturer. C. Use a press and a sleeve to install the bear-
5. On differential that use an oil pump, install ing cone onto the input shaft. The cone is
the input bearing cage and oil pump. correctly installed when the bottom of the
A. Position the input shaft so that the threads cone touches the shoulder on the shaft. Fig-
are toward you ure 5.71.
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onto the input shaft so that the dowel pin hole
in the pump is toward the threads on the shaft. PRESS
Ŗ +HCFTKXGƀCVFGUKIPRWORKUWUGFXGTKH[VJCVVJG
FTKXGƀCVUKPVJGDQTGQHVJGRWORCTGCNKIPGF
YKVJVJGƀCVUQPVJGKPRWVUJCHV SLEEVE
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the splines in the pump are aligned with the BEARING
splines on the shaft. Figure 5.70. CONE
OIL PUMP
Figure 5.71
D. If removed, install the pressure relief valve

assembly into the input bearing cage. Install
the relief valve, spring and plug in the bore.
OIL PUMP Tighten the plug to 20-40 lb-ft (27-54 N.m).
Figure 5.72.
SPLINES
PLUG
SPRING
INPUT SHAFT
Figure 5.70
RELIEF VALVE
Figure 5.72
E. Install the input bearing cage over the input
shaft on the oil pump. PRESS SLEEVE
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pins in the cage are aligned with the holes YOKE,SHOWN
in the oil pump. INPUT
F. Install the capscrews that fasten the oil SHAFT INPUT BEARING
CAGE
pump to the input bearing cage. Tighten the
capscrews to 22-23 lb-ft (30-31 N.m). .
G. Install the O-rings onto the oil pump and in-
put bearing cage.
6. Inspect the fork surface
Ŗ +H[QWKPUVCNNGFCWPKVK\GFUGCNQPVJGQWVRWV
bearing cage, look the procedure in this sec- Figure 5.73
tion, and then proceed to Step 7. Figure5.66.
Ŗ (QT CNN QVJGT UGCNU NQQM VJG HQNNQYKPI KP-
structions. If a fork is removed after it has been partially or
A. Inspect the fork for scratches, corrosion or a fully installed, the unitized pinion seal will be dam-
wear track from the previous oil seal. Replace aged. Remove and discard the original unitized
the fork if any of these conditions exist. pinion seal and replace it with a new one.
B. Inspect the lead chamfer of the fork for nicks If a fork has been installed into the unitized pin-
and burrs which may damage the sealing tip ion seal and then removed, the inner sleeve of
during installation. the seal will be damaged. Install a new seal.
C. Wipe clean the fork sealing surface and 8. Install the nut that fastens the fork or the
face. ƀCPIG VQ VJG KPRWV UJCHV *CPFVKIJVGP VJG
Ŗ +HC215'ŠUGCNKUWUGFKPUVCNNVJGUGCN PWV &Q PQV VKIJVGP VJG PWV VQ VJG URGEKſGF
inch (13 mm) in the fork hub. See to proce- torque until the bearing cage and pump as-
dure in this section. sembly is installed in the housing.
9. Place the thrust washer into the pilot bore
on the end of the helical drive gear. The oil
CAUTION groove in the thrust washer must face the in-
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USE A PRESS AND A SLEEVE OR INSTAL- and the thrust washer onto the input shaft
LATION TOOL TO INSTALL THE FORK. DO so that the thrust washer is toward the input
NOT USE A HAMMER OR MALLET. USING bearing cage. Figure5.74.
A HAMMER OR MALLET CAN DAMAGE
THE BEARINGS, FORK OR FLANGE.
7. Use a press and sleeve or an installation
VQQN VQ KPUVCNN VJG HQTM QT VJG ƀCPIG KP VJG
input shaft. If a press and sleeve are used,
verify that the input shaft is well supported.
Figure 5.73.
THRUST
WASHER
Figure 5.74
10. If disassembled, assemble the inter-axle 12. If removed, install the bearing cap for the
differential. rear side gear into the differential case. Use
A. Apply axle lubricant to all of the inter-axle a press and a sleeve to install the cap into the
differential parts. differential case. If a press is not available,
use a sleeve or a long, brass drift and a ham-
B. Install the pinion gears and the thrust wash-
mer to install the cap. The cap is correctly in-
ers in the spider.
stalled when the bottom of the cap is seated
C. Place the spider and pinion assembly in against the bottom of the bore. Figure 5.76.
one of the case halves of the inter-axle
differential.
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case half. Verify that the marks on each case COVER REAR BEARING
half are aligned. PLANETARY GEAR
E. Install four of the capscrews that fasten the PLANETARY GEAR

REAR BEARING COVER
case halves together. Install the capscrews
so that the capscrews are the same distance
away from each other. Equally tighten the
capscrews to bring the case halves together.
F. Install the rest of the capscrews. Tighten
the capscrews to 45-55 lb-ft (60-75 Nm).
11. Install the inter-axle differential to the in-
put shaft so that the teeth in the differential
case are away from the helical drive gear.
Install the snap ring that fastens the case to Figure 5.76
the shaft. Figure 5.75.
NOTE: If you replace either the bearing cap or

the cone, replace both parts in a fully-matched
INPUT SHAFT 13. If removed, install the bearing cone onto the
SNAP RING rear side gear. Use a press and sleeve to
INTER-AXLE install the cone onto the gear. The cone is
DIFFERENTIAL
correctly installed when the bottom of the
cone touches the shoulder on the side gear.
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suction line in front of the differential. Tighten
the screen and plug assembly to 48 lb-ft (65
Nm). Figure 5.77.
HELICAL
DRIVE
HEAD OF BOLTS FACING GEAR
DRIVE GEAR,EXCLUDES
WELDED CASES. Figure 5.75
NOTE: If you replace either the bearing cap

or the cone, replace both parts in a fully-
matched set from the same manufacturer.
Figure 5.77
NOTE: The shim pack under the input bear- 5. Install the input shaft assembly into the dif-
ing cage is installed after the clearanceof ferential case.
the input bearing is inspected and adjusted A. Connect a lifting device to the input fork. Lift
1. Place the differential case in the repair stand the input shaft assembly over the bore in
so that the ring gear is facing DOWN. the differential case.
2 If necessary, place the clutch collar into the dif- B. Lubricate the O-rings with axle oil.
ferential case so that the teeth on the outside C. On 160 Series differentials, rotate the in-
of the collar are toward the input fork. Install ter-axle differential case so that one of the
the clutch collar in the shift fork so the tabs of notches on the case is aligned with the he-
VJGHQTMſVKPVJGUNQVQHVJGENWVEJEQNNCT lical driven gear in the differential. Figure
3. Install the rear side gear and bearing as- 5.80.
sembly through the clutch collar and into the D. Lower the input shaft assembly into the dif-
differential case. Figure 5.78. ferential case. Figure 5.81.
REAR SIDE
GEAR
NOTCHES ON CASE
INTER-AXLE MUST BE ALIGNED
DIFFERENTIAL OVER HELICAL
CASE DRIVEN GEAR
HELICAL
DRIVEN
GEAR
Figure 5.78
4. Verify that the painted alignment marks on Figure 5.80

the teeth of the helical gears are visible dur-
ing the installation of the input shaft assem-
bly. Figure 5.79.
MATCH
MARKS
Figure 5.81
Figure 5.79
4. Build a shim pack. Use at least three shims
Inspection and Adjust the clearance of
when you build a shim pack. Always place the
the bearing assembly input shaft thickest shims in the middle of the shim pack.
1.Install the capscrews, but not the washers, 5. Remove the capscrews that fasten the input
that fasten the input shaft bearing cage to bearing cage to the differential case.
the differential case. Rotate the input shaft in 6. Install the shim pack.
each direction to verify that the bearings are
A. Connect a lifting device to the input fork. Lift
correctly installed while you hand-tighten the
the input shaft assembly until there is 0.25-
capscrews. Do not tighten the capscrews.
0.50-inch (6-12 mm) between the bearing
2. Use a feeler gauge to measure the gap be- cage and the differential case.
tween the input shaft bearing cage and the dif-
B. Install the shim pack under the input shaft
ferential case. Inspect the gap at four equally-
bearing cage. Verify that the hole pattern of
spaced places on the cage. Figure 5.82.
the shim pack matches the hole pattern of
the differential case. Figure 5.84.
C. Install the capscrews and washers that fasten
the input shaft bearing cage to differential case.
Verify that the capscrews are aligned with the
holes in the shim pack. Tighten the capscrews
so that the threads engage in the holes of the
differential caser.
D. Lower the input shaft assembly so that the
bearing cage and the shim pack are installed
against the differential case. Remove the
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E. Tighten the capscrews to 75-95 lb-ft (100-127
Nm) while rotating the input shaft in each di-
rection to verify that the bearings are correctly
installed.
Figure 5.82
3. Add up the four measurements and deter-

mine the average gap between the bearing
cage and the differential case. Add 0.005-
inch (0.130 mm) to the average gap mea-
surement to determine the size of the shim
pack between the bearing cage and the dif-
ferential case. Figure 5.83.
SHIMS
INPUT Figure 5.83
BEARING
CAGE
SHIM PACK CON- 2NCEGCJQNFKPIVQQNKPVJGKPRWVHQTMQTƀCPIG

TROLS CLEARANCE CPFVKIJVGPVJGPWVVQVJGURGEKſGFVQTSWG5GG
OF INPUT BEARING
the Section 8.
8. Rotate the fork at least one full turn after you
tighten the fork nut to the correct torque speci-
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9. Inspect the clearance operation of the input 11. On RT-145 differential that do not use an
shaft assembly. oil pump, use the following procedure:
A. Rotate the input shaft in each direction and A. Remove the input shaft assembly from the
RWUJ VJG HQTM QT ƀCPIG VQYCTF VJG DGCTKPI differential.
cage. This ensures that the input shaft as-
sembly in differential. WARNING
B. Use a dial indicator with a magnetic base or Take care when you use Loctite® adhesive to
a clamp base to inspect the clearance of the CXQKF UGTKQWU RGTUQPCN KPLWT[ 4GCF VJG OCPW-
input bearing. Verify that the pointer of the dial facturer’s instructions before using this product.
indicator is against the top of the input shaft. Follow the instructions carefully to prevent irrita-
Set the dial indicator to ZERO. Figure 5.85. tion to the eyes and skin.
B. Spray Loctite® Primer N sealant on the bear-
ing cage and differential cage faces around
the perimeter of the lube trough hole at the
DIAL INDICATOR two o’clock position. Figure 5.87. Allow the
RTKOGTVQFT[VJTGGVQſXGOKPWVGU
GUIDE STUD
LOCATIONS LUBE TROUGH HOLE
PLATE
Figure 5.85
C.Use a pry bar and a support to push the fork or

APPLY
VJGƀCPIG4GCFVJGFKCNKPFKECVQT6JGTGCFKPI LOCTITE® SEAL-
must be 0.002-0.008-inch (0.050-0.200 mm). ANT HERE
Figure 5.86.
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0.002-0.008-inch (0.050-0.200 mm), add or re-
move shims from the shim pack. Repeat Step
5 through Step 9.
2NCEGVJGUJKGNFHQTVJGQKNſNVGTQPVQVJGDGCT- Figure 5.87
ing cage.
C. Carefully apply Loctite 518 sealant to the
the bearing cage and differential cage faces
around the lube trough hole. Avoid allowing
any excess Loctite® sealant accumulation in
the bearing cage bore. Figure 5.87.
D. Use guide studs to install the input shaft and
bearing cage assembly with the appropriate
shim pack. Tighten the capscrews to 95 lb-ft
(128 N.m). .
E. Allow four hours for the Loctite® sealant to
cure before returning the vehicle to service.
Figure 5.86
Installation Driver-Controlled Main Diffe- 3. Use a press and sleeve to install the inner
rential Lock bearing cap into the bearing cage. Place the
See the Section 6 for installation procedures. output shaft and bearing assembly into the
cage.
Installation of the output shaft and bearings.
4. Use a press and sleeve to install the outer bearing
1. Apply axle lubricant to bearing caps and cap into the cage over the output shaft. Figure.
cones. Figure 5.88.
SLEEVE
PRESS
BEARING OUTER BEARING

ASSEMBLIES CAP
OUTPUT SHAFT RING
OUTER BEARING
CAP
OUTPUT
FORK
CAGE
INNER BEARING CAP
OIL SEAL Figure 5.90

SPACER
5. Install the snap ring that fastens the outer cap

Figure 5.88
in the cage. The snap ring controls the clear-
ance of the output shaft bearing. Figure 5.91.
NOTE: If you replace either the bearing cap SNAP RING

BEARING CAGE
or the cone, replace both parts in a fully-
matched set from the same manufacturer.
2. If the bearing cones were removed from the out-
put shaft, install new bearing cones. Place both
cones back-to-back onto the output shaft. Use
a press and sleeve to install both cones. Ap-
OUTPUT SHAFT
ply pressure until the inner cone seats onto the Top view
shoulder of the output shaft. Figure 5.89.
Figure 5.91
6. Install the snap ring or the fork and cone

spacer into the output shaft until the snap ring
touches the outer cone.
+PURGEVCPFCFLWUVVJGENGCTCPEGQHVJGQWV-
SLEEVE put shaft bearing.
OUTPUT SHAFT
Figure 5.89
Figure 5.92
Inspection Adjust of the clearance of 2NCEG RT[ DCTU WPFGT VJG HQTM QT ƀCPIG CPF
the Output shaft Bearings RWUJVJGHQTMQTƀCPIGCYC[HTQOVJGECIG
The clearance the output shaft bearing is con- Record the reading on the dial indicator. The
trolled by the size of the snap ring that holds reading must be 0.001-0.004-inch (0.025-
the bearings in the bearing cage. The snap 0.102 mm). The reading is the measurement
rings are available in increments of 0.003-inch of the clearance on the output bearing.
(0.076 mm). Install the snap ring which results in Ŗ +H VJG ENGCTCPEG TGCFKPI KU PQV
an clearance of 0.001-0.004-inch (0.025-0.102 inch (0.025-0.102 mm), remove and replace
mm). the snap ring that fastens the bearings in the
1. Place the output shaft and the bearing cage cage. Install a thinner snap ring to increase
assembly into a vise with soft metal covers the clearance. Install a thicker snap ring to de-
QPVJGLCYUQHVJGXKUG crease the clearance. Figure 5.93.
2. Use an installation tool to install the fork or 4GOQXGVJGPWVVJCVHCUVGPUVJGHQTMQTƀCPIG
ƀCPIGKPVJGQWVRWVUJCHV&QPQVWUGVJGPWV to the output shaft. Use the correct puller tool
to draw the fork in the output shaft. Do not to remove the fork.
install the oil seal at this time.
+PUVCNNVJGPWVVJCVHCUVGPUVJGHQTMQTƀCPIGVQ OUTPUT BEARING END PLAY
the output shaft. Place a holding tool on the fork
QT ƀCPIG CPF VKIJVGP VJG PWV VQ VJG URGEKſGF
torque. See the Section 8. SNAP RING
2WUJVJGHQTMQTƀCPIGVQYCTFVJGECIGCPFTQ-
tate the shaft in each direction to verify that the
bearings are correctly installed.
5. Install a dial indicator so that the base of the in-
FKECVQT KU QP VJG OQWPVKPI ƀCPIG QH VJG ECIG
The pointer of the indicator must touch the fork
QTƀCPIGGPFQHVJGQWVRWVUJCHV5GVVJGFKCNKP-
dicator to ZERO. Figure 5.92.
To increase the clearance, install a thinner snap ring.

To decrease the clearance, install a thicker snap ring.
Figure 5.93
Installation Unitized Pinion Seal

1. Remove the old seal. Do not damage the
bearing cage seal surface area. Do not touch
or allow dirt or grease to contaminate the
UGCNKPI UWTHCEG CTGCU QT VJG CFLCEGPV DGCT-
ings.
2. Inspect the bearing cage seal area for damage
that could cause lubricant leaks after you install
the seal. Use emery paper or an equivalent
product to remove scratches, nicks or burrs.
Figure 5.92
CAUTION CAUTION
INSPECT THE AXLE BREATHER FOR CON- IF A FORK IS REMOVED AFTER IT HAS
TAMINANTS, SUCH AS DIRT, LUBRICATION BEEN PARTIALLY OR FULLY INSTALLED,
OR DEBRIS, WHICH CAN CAUSE PRESSURE THE UNITIZED PINION SEAL WILL BE DAM-
TO BUILD INSIDE THE AXLE. DAMAGE TO AGED. REMOVE AND DISCARD THE ORIGI-
THE SEAL AND PREMATURE SEAL LIP WEAR NAL UNITIZED PINION SEAL AND REPLACE
CAN RESULT. REMOVE THE AXLE BREATH- IT WITH A NEW ONE.
ER. USE A SAFE CLEANING SOLVENT TO
If a fork has been installed into the unitized pin-
CLEAN THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE
ion seal and then removed, the inner sleeve of the
BREATHER.
seal will be damaged. Install a new seal.
3. Inspect the axle breather for contaminants, 5. Select the correct seal driver from Table K.
such as dirt, lubrication or debris. Each seal driver is designed to correctly install
Ŗ +H [QW ſPF EQPVCOKPCPVU KP VJG CZNG DTGCVJGT CURGEKſEFKCOGVGTUGCN6QFGVGTOKPGVJGHQTM
remove the axle breather. Use a safe cleaning UGCNFKCOGVGTOGCUWTGVJGHQTMLQWTPCN6QQD-
solvent to clean the inside and outside of the tain the Meritor seal driver KIT 4454, See thet-
breather. he Service Notes page on the front inside cover
4. Remove the replacement unitized seal from of this manual.
the package. Figure 5.94.
INTEGRATED
SEAL
Figure 5.94
Simple Models Tandem Models Meritor´s Unitized Local Installation Seal Meritor´s In- D i a m e t e r
seal stallation Tools Seal - inch
MX-21-160 RT-34-144/P Input of the previous dif-

ferential. Tandem - 145 3.250
MX-23-160R RT-34-145/P A-1205-R-2592 models - November 1993 R4422402
3.255
RF-16-145 MT-40-143 to present.
RF-21-160 RT-40-145/A/P
Output of the previous dif-
RT-22-166 RT-40-149/A/P ferential Tandem - Input
of the previous differen- 3.000
RF-23-185 RT-44-145/P A-1205-P-2590 R4422401
tial Tandem 145 models 3.005
RS-17-145 RT-40-160/A/P before November 1993
with seal A-1205-F-2424.
RS-19-145 RT-46-169/A/P
RS-21-145 RT-46-160/A/P Sigle axis input and previ- 3.000
A-1205-N-2588 ous Tandem – 145 models R4422401
RS-21-160 RT-46-169/A/P 3.005
RS-23-160/A RT-46-16HEH/P
RS-23-161/A RT-46-16HEH/P
RS-25-160/A RT-50-160/P Sigle axis input and 3.250
A-1205-Q-2591 previous Tandem – R4422402
RS-23-186 RT-52-160/P 160/164/185 models 3.255
RS-26-185 RT-58-1851
RS-30-185
6. Position the installation tool and seal. Figure 5.95.
Ŗ +H[QWWUGVJG4VQQNVQKPUVCNNCHQT-
REFERENCE
ward tandem axle seal, the tool outer spokes RUBBER MALLET MARK
QT ſPU OWUV ſV DGVYGGP VJG DGCTKPI ECIG
bolts. Ensure that the bolts on the bottom of
the bearing cage are not in the path of the
spokes.
Ŗ +H VJG URQMGU EQPVCEV VJG DGCTKPI ECIG DQNVU The Seal must be
the will incorrectly install the seal in the bearing fully seated in the
cage seat and can also result in damage to the bearing cage
tool. The reference mark on the driver tool must INSTALLATION
TOOL R4422401
be in the 12 o’clock or the 6 o’clock positions
when you install the new seal.
Figure 5.96
Position the seal

tool to prevent
the spokes from
hitting the screw Cleaning and Inspection of the fork after
heads on the
forward tandem the installation of a sealant
output seals
WARNING
5QNXGPV ENGCPGTU ECP DG ƀCOOCDNG RQKUQPQWU
SCREW and cause burns. Examples of solvent cleaners
HEADS are carbon tetrachloride, and emulsion type and
TOOL R4422401
petroleum base cleaners. Read the manufactur-
INSTALATION er’s instructions before using a solvent cleaner,
TOOL then carefully follow the instructions. Also follow
the procedures below:
Figure 5.95
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Ŗ 9GCTENQVJKPIVJCVRTQVGEVU[QWTUMKP
Ŗ 9QTMKPCYGNNXGPVKNCVGFCTGC
CAUTION Ŗ &QPQVWUGICUQNKPGQTUQNXGPVUVJCVEQPVCKP
gasoline. Gasoline can explode.
USE A RUBBER MALLET TO INSTALL THE
SEAL. DO NOT USE A STEEL, BRASS Ŗ ;QW OWUV WUG JQV UQNWVKQP VCPMU QT CNMCNKPG
OR PLASTIC HAMMER. USING A STEEL, solutions correctly. Read the manufacturer’s
BRASS OR PLASTIC HAMMER CAN DAM- instructions before using hot solution tanks
AGE THE SEAL AND TOOL. and alkaline solutions. Then carefully follow
the instructions.
7. Use a rubber mallet to mount the seal in the
1. Use a clean shop towel and a safe cleaning
bearing cage. The seal must fully seat into or
solvent to clean the ground and polished sur-
against the bearing cage. Figure 5.96.
HCEGQHVJGHQTMLQWTPCN&QPQVWUGICUQNKPG
abrasive cleaners, towels or scrubbers to
clean the fork. Do not attempt to polish the
fork.
NOTE: The unitized seal features a rubber

inner sleeve that is designed to seal and ro- CAUTION
tate with the fork. This feature allows you to DO NOT INSTALL A POSE™ SEAL AFTER
reuse a fork with minor grooves. YOU INSTALL A UNITIZED PINION SEAL. THE
2. Inspect the fork seal surface for grooves USE OF A POSE™ SEAL WILL PREVENT
Ŗ +H [QW ſPF ITQQXGU QP VJG HQTM WUG ECNKDTC- CORRECT SEATING OF THE UNITIZED PIN-
tors to measure the groove diameters. If any ION SEAL ON THE FORK AND CAN RESULT
groove diameter measures less than the di- IN LUBRICANT LEAKAGE AT THE SEAL.
mensions shown in Figure 5.97, replace the POSE™ SEAL INSTALLATION IS RECOM-
fork. MENDED ONLY FOR TRIPLE-LIP AND OTHER
PREVIOUS DESIGN SEALS.
Do not use thin metal wear sleeves to refresh
the fork surface. Wear sleeves pressed in the
SELLADOR DE PIÑÓN UNITIZADO
fork can prevent correct seating of the pinion
seal, damage the pinion seal assembly and can
cause the seal to leak.
3. Before install the fork, lightly lubricate the
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4. Align the fork splines with the shaft splines.
Slide the fork over the shaft spline.
Figure 5.97
FORK SEAL
MINIMUN FORK DIAMETER AT GROOVE
DIAMNETER
76,200 / 76,327 75,946

82,550 / 82,677 82,296
A - MINIMUN GROOVE DEPTH DIAMETER

B - FORK SEAL DIAMETER
Tight Fit Forks and POSE™ Seal . $GHQTG KPUVCNN VJGHQTMQTƀCPIG KPVJGUJCHV
1. Apply axle lubricant to the hub of the fork or apply axle lubricant to the hub.
ƀCPIG(KIWTG
NOTE: The POSE™ seal will position itself
FRUUHFWO\DVWKHIRUNRUÀDQJHLVSUHVVHGRQ
the shaft.
LUBRICATE TRIPLE-LIP
OR MAIN SEAL PUVCNNVJGHQTMQTƀCPIGWUKPIVJGEQTTGEVRTQEG-
dure. The fork must be completely seated be-
fore you tighten the pinion nut to the input shaft.
INPUT SHAFT OR
PINON
Inspect the fork POSE™ SEAL

and hub 0,25- 0,50” (6,4-12,7 mm)
ONTO HUB
Figure 5.98
2. Verify that the lips of the POSE™ seal and

the outer retainer of the triple-lip seal or main
seal are clean and free from dirt and particles
that may cause lubricant leakage between
the seals.
3. Install the POSE™ seal onto the hub of the fork
QT ƀCPIG D[ JCPF 6JG NKRU QH VJG UGCN OWUV
face toward the end of the hub, opposite shoul-
der. Slide the POSE™ seal onto the hub until
the lips are 0.25-0.50-inch (6.4-12.7 mm) from
the end of the hub. Do not install the POSE™
seal against the shoulder. Figure 5.99.
0,25 - 0,50
(6,4 - 12,7 mm)
FORK HUB
FACE SEAL ASSEMBLY

POSE™ SEAL ELEMENT
Figure 5.99
Output Flange fork or Oil Sealer Box
Output Shaft Bearings. FLAT METAL
PRESS PLATE
CAUTION
HOLD THE SEAL ONLY ON THE OUTER SLEEVE
DIAMETER. DO NOT TOUCH THE LIPS IN OIL SEAL

THE INNER DIAMETER OF THE SEAL. IF
YOU TOUCH THE LIPS ON THE INNER DI-
AMETER OF THE SEAL, YOU WILL CON-
TAMINATE THE LIPS AND CAUSE A LEAK
BETWEEN THE SHAFT AND THE SEAL.
&Q PQV CRRN[ RTGUUWTG CHVGT VJG ƀCPIG QH VJG BEARING
CAGE
seal touches the top of the cage or you will
damage the seal.
Figure 5.100
1. Prepare the seal for installation.
A. Apply axle lubricant to the inner bore of the
output bearing cage or the outer diameter of 0,015 - 0,03™
MEASURING SEAL GAP (0,381 - 0,762)
the new oil seal.
B. Place the oil seal into the cage so that the
ƀCPIGKURCTCNNGNVQVJGVQRQHVJGECIG
C. Use a press and sleeve, or a mallet and
sleeve, to install the seal into the cage. The
seal is correctly installed when the metal Figure 5.101
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2. Inspect the fork surface.
cage. Figure 5.100.
Ŗ +H[QWKPUVCNNGFCWPKVK\GFRKPKQPUGCNQPVJG
NOTE: The gap cannot be measured in the
output bearing cage, see the section 5 and
RT-40-145. The seal seats below the lip.
then proceed to Step 3.
D. After the seal is installed, a gap of 0.015-
Ŗ (QTCNNQVJGTUGCNUUGGVQVJGKPUVTWEVKQPU
0.030-inch (0.381-0.762 mm) can exist
below.
DGVYGGPVJGƀCPIGCPFVJGECIG6JGICR
KUCPQTOCNEQPFKVKQPDGECWUGQHVJGƀGZ- A. Inspect the fork surface for scratches, cor-
KDNGEQCVKPIQPVJGƀCPIGQHVJGUGCN7UG rosion or a wear track from the previous oil
a feeler gauge to measure the gap around seal. Replace the fork if any of these condi-
VJGEQORNGVGƀCPIGVQECIGCTGC tions exist
Ŗ+HVJGICRXCTKGUOQTGVJCPKPEJ
B. Inspect the lead chamfer of the fork for nicks
mm) between the highest and lowest mea- and burrs which may damage the sealing lip
surement, remove and reseat the seal. Fig- during installation. Use an emery cloth to re-
ure 5.101. pair nicks and burrs.
C. Wipe clean the fork sealing surface and
face.
& %NGCPVJGURNKPGUKPVJGHQTMQTƀCPIGCPF
on the thru-shaft.
E. Apply axle lubricant to the splines in the fork
QTƀCPIGCPFVJGVJTWUJCHV
Ŗ +H C 215'Š UGCN KU WUGF UGG VJG RTQEG-
dure in this section.
Ŗ ;QW OWUV WUG JQV UQNWVKQP VCPMU QT CNMC-
CAUTION line solutions correctly. Read the manu-
USE A PRESS AND A SLEEVE OR FORK IN- facturer’s instructions before using hot so-
STALLATION TOOL TO INSTALL THE FORK. lution tanks and alkaline solutions. Then
DO NOT USE A HAMMER OR MALLET. USING carefully follow the instructions
A HAMMER OR MALLET CAN DAMAGE THE 1. Use a cleaning solvent and rags to clean the
BEARINGS, FORK OR FLANGE. inside of the axle housing and the differential
mounting surface. See the Section 4.
If a fork is removed after it has been partially
or fully installed, the unitized pinion seal will 2. Inspect the axle housing for damage. Repair or
be damaged. Remove and discard the original replace the axle housing. See the Section 4.
unitized pinion seal and replace it with a new 3. Check for loose studs, if equipped, in the
one. mounting surface of the housing where the
If a fork has been installed into the unitized pinion differential fastens. Remove and clean
seal and then removed, the inner sleeve of the the studs that are loose.
seal will be damaged. Install a new seal. 4. Install the studs in the axle housing. See the pro-
3. Use a press and sleeve or an installation cedure in this section. Tighten the studs to 150-
VQQNVQKPUVCNNVJGHQTMQTƀCPIGKPVJGQWVRWV 230 lb-ft (203-312 Nem). .
shaft. Verify that the splines inside the fork
QTƀCPIGCTGCNKIPGFYKVJVJGURNKPGUQPVJG WARNING
toutput shaft. If a press and sleeve are used, When you apply some silicone gasket materials,
verify that the output shaft is supported. a small amount of acid vapor is present. To pre-
4. Install the nut that fastens the output fork or XGPVUGTKQWURGTUQPCNKPLWT[GPUWTGVJCVVJGYQTM
ƀCPIGVQVJGQWVRWVUJCHV2NCEGCJQNFKPIVQQN area is well-ventilated. Read the manufacturer’s
QPVJGHQTMQTƀCPIGCPFVKIJVGPVJGPWVVQVJG instructions before using a silicone gasket ma-
URGEKſGFVQTSWG5GGVJG5GEVKQP terial, then carefully follow the instructions. If a
silicone gasket material gets into your eyes, fol-
5. Rotate the fork at least one full turn af-
low the manufacturer’s emergency procedures.
ter the fork nut is tightened to the correct
Have your eyes checked by a physician as soon
VQTSWG URGEKſECVKQP 6JKU GPUWTGU EQTTGEV
as possible.
seating of the seal.
Differential Assembly of the Axle Housing CAUTION

APPLY SILICONE GASKET MATERIAL IN A
WARNING CONTINUOUS 0.25-INCH (6 MM) BEAD. IF YOU
5QNXGPV ENGCPGTU ECP DG ƀCOOCDNG RQKUQPQWU USE MORE THAN THIS AMOUNT, GASKET
and cause burns. Examples of solvent cleaners MATERIAL CAN BREAK OFF AND PLUG LU-
are carbon tetrachloride, and emulsion type and BRICATION PASSAGES. DAMAGE TO COM-
petroleum base cleaners. Read the manufactur- PONENTS CAN RESULT.
er’s instructions before using a solvent cleaner, 5. Apply a 0.25-inch (6 mm) continuous bead of
then carefully follow the instructions. Also follow silicone gasket material to the mounting sur-
the procedures below: face of the housing where the differential fas-
Ŗ9GCTUCHGG[GRTQVGEVKQP tens. Figure 5.102.
Ŗ9GCTENQVJKPIVJCVRTQVGEVU[QWTUMKP
Ŗ9QTMKPCYGNNXGPVKNCVGFCTGC
Ŗ&QPQVWUGICUQNKPGQTUQNXGPVUVJCVEQPVCKP
gasoline. Gasoline can explode.
0,25” (6MM) DIAMETER

SILICONE GASKET BEAD
Figure 5.102
6. On an axle with a driver-controlled main dif- Ŗ (QT HCUVGPGTU YKVJ 0QTF.QEM YCUJGTU KP-
ferential lock, shift the lock into and hold the stall the washers with the radial teeth side
lock in the locked or engaged position. The facing the differential. Figure 5.104.
locked position provides enough clearance 10. Carefully push the differential in the position.
between the shift collar and the axle housing Alternately tighten the four fasteners two or
for differential installation. See to Section 6. three turns. Figure 5.105.
7UGCJ[FTCWNKETQNNGTLCEMQTCNKHVKPIVQQNVQKPUVCNN
the differential in the axle housing. Figure 5.103.
RADIAL TEETH
SIDE
CAM SIDE
Figure 5.104
ROLLER JACK
Figure 5.103 FASTENER
WARNING
FASTENER,HIDEN
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facturer’s instructions before using this product.
Follow the instructions carefully to prevent ir-
ritation to the eyes and skin.
8. Spray the capscrew threads with Loctite®
sealant. Allow the primer to dry for three to
ſXGOKPWVGU FASTENER Figure 5.105
CAUTION 11. Repeat Step 10 until the four fasteners are

tightened to the correct torque value.
DO NOT USE A HAMMER OR MALLET TO
INSTALL THE DIFFERENTIAL. A HAMMER Ŗ (QT HCUVGPGTU YKVJ UVCPFCTF ƀCV YCUJGTU
OR MALLET WILL DAMAGE THE MOUNT- tighten the fasteners to 150-230 lb-ft (204-
ING FLANGE OF THE DIFFERENTIAL AND 312 Nm). .
CAUSE OIL LEAKS. Ŗ (QTHCUVGPGTUYKVJ0QTF.QEMYCUJGTUVKIJVGP
NOTE: Nord-Lock washers are reusable, but the fasteners to 210 lb-ft (287 Nm). .
replace them if they are leaking 12. Install the remaining fasteners and the
9.Install the nuts and washers or the capscrews washers that hold the differential in the axle
and washers in the four corner locations housing. Tighten the fasteners to the cor-
around the differential and the axle housing. rect torque value. See the Section 8.
Hand tighten the fasteners. Do not tighten to 13. Install the washers and tighten the capscrews
VJGURGEKſGFVQTSWG that fasten the output bearing cage to the axle
housing. Tighten the capscrews to 35-50 lb-ft
(48-67 Nm). .
#FLWUVVJGUJKHVHQTMHQTVJGKPVGTCZNGFKHHGT-
ential lock. The movement of the shift fork
KU EQPVTQNNGF D[ VJG CFLWUVKPI UETGY QH VJG
locking mechanism.
# .QQUGPVJGLCOPWVQPVJGCFLWUVKPIUETGY TIGHTEN THE ADJUSTING
APPLY 60 PSI (413 kpa)
SCREW ONE TURN AFTER THE
.QQUGP VJG CFLWUVKPI UETGY UQ VJCV VJG SCREW TOUCHES THE END OF
OF AIR PRESSURE
HERE.
screw does not touch the shift of the drive THE SHOFT.
mechanism. Figure 5.106.
LOOSEN THE JAM NUT AND
ADJUSTING SCREW. SHIFT SHAFT
SHIFT SHAFT
Figure 5.106 Figure 5.107
B. Apply and hold 60 psi (413 kPa) of air pres- F. Disengage the inter-axle differential lock by
sure to the shift cylinder so that the shift col- JQNFKPIVJGKPRWVHQTMQTƀCPIGCPFTQVCVKPI
lar engages the splines in the inter-axle dif- VJGQWVRWVHQTMQTƀCPIG6JGQWVRWVHQTMQT
ferential case. ƀCPIG UJQWNF TQVCVG YKVJ NGUU VJCP NDHV
% 8GTKH[ VJCV VJG CFLWUVKPI UETGY FQGU PQV (67 Nm) of torque applied. .
touch the shift shaft when the shift collar
G. Apply and hold 60 psi (413 kPa) of air
engages the inter-axle differential case.
pressure to the shift cylinder mechanism
& 6KIJVGPVJGCFLWUVKPIUETGYWPVKNVJGVKRQHVJG to verify that the shift collar engages the
screw touches the end of the shift shaft. Re- splines in the inter-axle differential case.
lease the air pressure 9JGP VJG KPRWV HQTM QT ƀCPIG KU TQVCVGF
D. When the screw touches the shaft, tighten VJGQWVRWVHQTMQTƀCPIGOWUVTQVCVG4G-
VJGCFLWUVKPIUETGYCPCFFKVKQPCNQPGVWTP lease the air pressure.
#RRN[CKTRTGUUWTGVJGPVKIJVGPVJGLCOPWV H. Apply a rust prevention oil, for example, as
Figure 5.107. Meritor part number 1199-U-1113 or equiv-
alent to the inlet of the air cylinder.
15. Connect the vehicle driveshafts to the in-
put and the thru forks or flanges.
16. Connect the air lines to the inter-axle differen-
tial air cylinder and, if used the main differential
lock cylinder.
17. On axles with a main differential lock, con-
nect the electrical connector of the sensor
unit. Verify that the main differential lock
is disengaged.
+H TGOQXGF KPUVCNN VJG QKN ſNVGT CFCRVGT QH Take care when you use Loctite® adhesive to
the differential housing. Use Meritor adhe- CXQKFUGTKQWURGTUQPCNKPLWT[4GCFVJGOCPWHCE-
sive number 2297-T-4180, or equivalent. turer’s instructions before using this product. Fol-
See the Section 4. Tighten the adapter to low the instructions carefully to prevent irritation
40-60 lb-ft (55-80 Nm). Figure 5.108. . to the eyes and skin.
CAUTION Conical Washer, Flat Washer and Nut

IF THE OIL FILTER IS TIGHTENED MORE 1. Clean the mating surfaces of the axle shaft and
THAN 3/4 OF A TURN AFTER IT CONTACTS wheel hub.
THE DIFFERENTIAL, THE OIL FILTER WILL 2. If silicone gasket material is used, apply a
BE DAMAGED AND LEAK FLUID. DAMAGE 0.125-inch (3 mm) diameter bead of the gasket
TO COMPONENTS CAN RESULT. material around the mating surface of the hub
19. Apply axle lubricant to the gasket of the new and around the edge of each fastener hole.
QKNſNVGT+PUVCNNVJGQKNſNVGTQPVQVJGCFCRVGT 3. Install the gaskets and axle shafts in the axle
9JGP VJG ICUMGV QP VJG ſNVGT EQPVCEVU VJG housing in the differential. The gasket and
FKHHGTGPVKCNVKIJVGPVJGQKNſNVGTCPCFFKVKQPCN ƀCPIGQHVJGCZNGUJCHVUOWUVſVƀCVCICKPUVVJG
QH C VWTP +H PGEGUUCT[ WUG CP QKN ſNVGT wheel hub. Figure 5.109.
YTGPEJVQVKIJVGPVJGſNVGT(KIWTG 4. If the axle shaft hubs have conical hole studs,
install conical washer in the each stud and the
ƀCPIGQHVJGCZNGUJCHV(KIWTG
OIL FILTER ADAPTER
CONICAL WASHER RETENTION
CONICAL
STUD NUT WASHER WASHER
OIL FILTER STUD
GASKET
CAPSCREW WASHER SHAFT HUB

Figure 5.108 AXLE AXLE
NON CONICAL WASHER SHAFT OR
RETENTION FLANGE
Figure 5.109
CAUTION
When you apply some silicone gasket materi-
als, a small amount of acid vapor is present. To
RTGXGPV UGTKQWU RGTUQPCN KPLWT[ GPUWTG VJCV VJG
work area is well-ventilated. Read the manufac-
turer’s instructions before using a silicone gasket
material, then carefully follow the instructions. If a
silicone gasket material gets into your eyes, fol-
low the manufacturer’s emergency procedures.
Have your eyes checked by a physician as soon
as possible.
+HVJGCZNGUJCHVƀCPIGJCXGE[NKPFTKECNJQNGHQT (KNNVJGCZNGYKVJVJGURGEKſGFNWDTKECPV5GG
screw mounting, install the screws and wash- the procedure in this section.
ers in the holes. Figure 5.109. Tighten the
screws to the correct torque value. See the
Section 8.
BLIND
6. Position the gasket between the output AXLE TAPPED
OUTPUT SHAFT
shaft bearing cage and the axle housing. HOUSING TAPPED BEARING CAGE HOLE
7. Install the output shaft and bearing cage as- HOLE
sembly in the axle housing. Rotate the output

shaft to align the splines with the splines of
the rear side gear.
8. Clean the cage to housing bearing screws.
Remove RTV residue from the thru-drilled
tapped holes.
9. Apply a 0.25-inch (6 mm) length bead
of Loctite 518 sealant in the thru-drilled FORK
VCRRGFJQNGUNQECVGFCVVJGVYQſXGCPF THRU-DRILED THRU-DRILED
TAPPED HOLE CAPSCREW
eight o’clock positions. Figure 5.110. TAPPED HOLE
10. Install the gasket and axle shaft in the housing.
6JGICUMGVCPFƀCPIGQHVJGCZNGUJCHVOWUVſV
ƀCVCICKPUVVJGYJGGNJWD(KIWTG Figure 5.110
11. Install conical washer and nut over each stud

CPFVJGƀCPIGQHVJGCZNGUJCHV7UGCRWPEJ
or a drift and hammer, if necessary.
12. Install the grade 8 nuts and washers in the
stud. Lock washers are an acceptable alter-
native. Tighten the stud nuts to the torque
URGEKſGFKP6CDNG.
Table L: Shaft-to-Hub Torque Fastener Chart — Conical washers Applications
Torque Value - Grade 8 Nuts lb-ft (Nm)
Fastner Thread Size Plain Nut LOCKNUT
Porca do Prisioneiro ou 0,44 - 20 68-102 (50-75) 54-88 (40-65)

Semi-Eixo 0,50 - 20 102-156 (75-115) 88-136 (65-100)
0,56 - 18 150-224 (110-145) 136-197 (100-145)
0,62 - 18 204-312 (150-230) 176-258 (130-190)
Install the coarse thread end of the stud in the hub and
Studs ALL
tighten to the last thread.
Cylindrical Holes, Nuts and Washers
1. Clean the mounting surfaces of the axle shaft
and wheel hub.
2. If silicone gasket material is used, apply a 0.125-
BLIND
inch (3 mm) diameter bead of the gasket mate- AXLE OUTPUT AXLE TAPPED
rial around the mounting surface of the hub and HOUSING TAPPED BEARING CAGE HOLE
around the edge of each fastener hole. HOLE
3. Install the gaskets and axle shafts in the axle

JQWUKPICPFFKHHGTGPVKCN6JGICUMGVCPFƀCPIG
QHVJGCZNGUJCHVUOWUVſVƀCVCICKPUVVJGYJGGN
hub. Figure 5.109.
4. If the wheel hubs have tapered hole studs,
install solid tapered washers in each stud and
KPVJGƀCPIGQHVJGCZNGUJCHV(KIWTG
FORK
5. If the wheel hubs have cylindrical holes cap- THRU-
DRILED THRU-DRILED
screw, install the capscrews washers. Tight- CAPSCREW
TAPPED HOLE
TAPPED
en the correct torque value. See the Section HOLE
8. Figure 5.111
6. Position the gasket between the bearing cage of
the output axle and housing axle. 10. Install the gasket and axle shaft in the housing.
7.Install the output axle and bearing cage as- 6JGICUMGVCPFƀCPIGQHVJGCZNGUJCHVOWUVſV
sembly in the axle housing. Rotate the out- ƀCVCICKPUVVJGYJGGNJWD(KIWTG
put axle to align the splines of the output axle 11. Install the Grade 8 nuts and washers on the
splines of the rear side gear. stud. Lock washers are an acceptable alter-
8.Clean the bearing cage to housing cap- native. Tighten the stud nuts to the torque
screws. Remove RTV residue from the thru- URGEKſGFKP6CDNG/
drilled tapped holes. (KNNVJGCZNGYKVJVJGURGEKſGFNWDTKECPV5GG
9. Apply a 0.25-inch (6 mm) length bead the procedure in this section.
of Loctite 518 sealant in the thru-drilled
tapped holes located at the two, five and
eight o’clock positions. Figure 5.111.
Table M: Shaft-to-Hub Torque Fastener Chart — Tapered Washer Applications
Torque Value - Grade 8 Nuts lb-ft (Nm)
Fastener Thread Size Plain Nut LOCKNUT
Tuerca del Espárrago o 0,62 - 18 203-312 (150-230) 176-258 (130-190)

5GOKGLG 0,75 - 16 420-542 (310-400) 366-475 (270-350)
Install the coarse thread end of the stud He hub and

STUDS ALL
thighten to the last thread
Fill the Axle with Lubricant 3. Fill the axle with lubricant until the lubricant
NOTE: For additional lubrication information, NGXGNKUVQVJGDQVVQOQHVJGſNNRNWIJQNG5GG
See the Maintenance Manual 1, Lubrication. To the Section 7.
obtain this publication, See the Service Notes +PUVCNNVJGſNNRNWI6KIJVGPVJGſNNRNWIVQND
page on the front inside cover of this manual. ft (47 Nm). When correctly installed, one com-
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface. When the RNGVGVJTGCFQHVJGſNNRNWIKUXKUKDNGDGVYGGP
angle of the drive pinion changes, the lubricant the housing and plug head.
capacity of the axle will change. 5. Road test the vehicle in an unloaded con-
4GOQXGVJGſNNRNWIHTQOVJGUKFGQHVJGDQYN dition for one to two miles (1.6-3.2 km) at
cover of the axle housing. Figure 5.112. speeds not more than 25 mph (40 kmh). Re-
check the lubricant levels and all the fasten-
ers.
6. If used, inspect the operation of the driver-con-
trolled main differential lock. See the Section 6.
FILL PLUG LOCATION IN BACK OF AXLE

HOUSING BOWL
FILL PLUG
TEMPERATURE IN-
DICATOR PLUG - DO
NOT REMOVE
Figure 5.112
Driver-Controlled Main Differential Lock
Hazard Alert Messages NOTE:
Read and observe all Warning and Caution Meritor differential models with driver-con-
hazard alert messages in this publication. They trolled differential lock equipment are manu-
provide information that can help prevent seri- factured in metric dimensions and sizes.
QWURGTUQPCNKPLWT[FCOCIGVQEQORQPGPVUQT When these differential are serviced, it is im-
both. portant to use the correct metric size tools on
the fasteners. See the Section 8.
WARNING
Removal Differential Differential from
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the Axle Housing
safe eye protection when you perform vehi-
cle maintenance or service. Before the differential can be removed or in-
stalled, the differential lock must be shifted
Description
into and held in the locked or engaged posi-
Some Meritor drive axle models have a driver- tion. The locked position gives enough clear-
controlled main differential lock (DCDL). This ance between the shift collar and the axle
differential lock is operated by a differential housing to permit the removal or installation
mounted, air actuated shift unit. When activat-
of the differential.
ed, the shift unit moves a sliding collar which is
installed on the splines of the axle shaft. When NOTE:
engaged, the collar locks the axle shaft to a If the axle shafts were removed for or towing
second set of splines on the differential case. with the differential in the unlocked or dis-
Both driven wheels are then simultaneously en- engaged position, Install the left hand axle
gaged. Figure 6.1. shaft into the housing before continuing.
Perform the following steps for reinstalling
SHIFT COLLAR the axle shafts into the axle housing.
1. Remove the protective covers, if used, from
the wheel hubs.
2. If the drive axles are equipped with a main
differential lock, shift the differential to the
unlocked or disengaged position. Install the
axle shafts with two sets of splines and new
gaskets in the correct location as follows. Fig-
ure 5.109.
SHIFT PORK A. Push the axle shaft and gasket into the hub
and housing until the shaft stops against the
differential lock collar.
SENSOR PISTON
$ 2WUJFQYPCPFKPQPVJGCZNGUJCHVƀCPIG
and rotate the shaft until the splines of the
CYLINDER
shaft and the shift collar are engaged.
C. Push the axle shaft further into the housing
until the shaft stops against the differential
SPRING side gear.
O-RING & 2WUJFQYPQPVJGCZNGUJCHVƀCPIGCPFTQ-
SHIFT SHAFT
CAPSCREW MANU-
tate the shaft until the splines of the shaft
AL ENGAGING and the side gear are engaged.
Figure 6.1 E. Push the axle shaft completely into the
JQWUKPIWPVKNVJGCZNGUJCHVƀCPIGCPFICU-
MGVCTGƀWUJCICKPUVVJGYJGGNJWD
Engagement or Lockout of the DCDL FIXED CAPSCREW DCDL
TOP STORAGE HOLE AIR LINE

FOR MANUAL ENGAGING
WARNING CAPESCREW
During DCDL disassembly or differential re-
moval, when the DCDL is in the locked or en-
gaged position and one of the vehicle’s wheels CYLINDER
KUTCKUGFHTQOVJGƀQQTFQPQVUVCTVVJGGPIKPG MANUAL COVER
ENGAGING
and engage the transmission. The vehicle can CAPSCREW
OQXGCPFECWUGUGTKQWURGTUQPCNKPLWT[&CO-
WIRE
age to components can result.
Park the vehicle on a level surface. Block the
wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving. OPERATING POSITION
PLUG AND
HOLE
Support the vehicle with safety stands. Do not GASKET
YQTMWPFGTCXGJKENGUWRRQTVGFQPN[D[LCEMU BOTTON STORAGE HOLE
Jacks can slip and fall over. Serious personal FOR PLUG AND GASKET Figure 6.3
KPLWT[CPFFCOCIGVQEQORQPGPVUECPTGUWNV
Manual Method wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving.
Use the following manual engaging method to 2. Remove the drain plug from the bottom of
shift the DCDL into the locked position: the housing and drain the lubricant.
If an auxiliary air supply is not available or if the 7UG C LCEM VQ TCKUG VJG NGHVJCPF YJGGN QH
differential differential is to be stored for later the drive axle.
use, use this manual engaging method for the
DCDL. Figure 6.2 and Figure 6.3. 2NCEGCLCEMUVCPFWPFGTVJGNGHVJCPFURTKPI
seat to hold the vehicle in the raised posi-
Threaded DCDL tion.
5. Disconnect the driveline from the input fork
of the differential.
6. Disconnect the vehicle air line from the
inter-axle differential and main differen-
STORAGE tial lock actuator assemblies.
HOLE
7. Remove the plug and gasket from the hole in
CYLINDER the center of the Threaded DCDL cylinder or
ƀCPIGFſZGFECRUETGY&%&.
8. Remove the manual engaging capscrew from
the top storage hole in the cylinder cover or
the shift tower with the threaded type shift as-
sembly. Figure 6.2 and Figure 6.3.
AIR HOSE
MANUAL ENGAGING
NOTE:
CAPSCREW )RU D ¿[HG FDSVFUHZ '&'/ VKLIW DVVHP-
Figure 6.2 bly, the storage hole for the plug and gas-
ket is the opposite end of the storage hole
for the manual engaging capscrew. Figure
6.3.
9. Install the plug and gasket into the bottom
storage hole in the cylinder cover or in the
shift tower.
10.Install the manual engaging capscrew into 7UGCLCEMVQTCKUGVJGNGHVJCPFYJGGNQHVJG
the threaded hole in the center of the cylin- drive axle. Place a safety stand under the left-
der cover or cylinder. hand axle housing leg to support the vehicle in
the raised position.
WARNING 3. Remove the drain plug from the bottom of the
THERE WILL BE A SMALL AMOUNT OF housing and drain the lubricant.
SPRING RESISTANCE FELT WHEN YOU TURN 4. Disconnect the driveline from the input fork.
IN THE MANUAL ENGAGING CAPSCREW. IF A 5. Disconnect the vehicle air line from the inter-
HIGH RESISTANCE IS FELT BEFORE REACH- axle differential and main differential lock ac-
ING THE LOCKED OR ENGAGED POSITION, tuator assemblies.
STOP TURNING THE CAPSCREW, OR THE
COVER, FORK AND CAPSCREW THREADS NUBS
WILL BE DAMAGED.
6WTP VJG OCPWCN CFLWUVKPI ECRUETGY VQ VJG
right until the head is approximately 0.25-inch
(6 mm) from the cylinder cover. Do not turn
the capscrew beyond its normal stop.
A high resistance on the capscrew indicates
that the splines of the shift collar and the differ-
ential case half are not aligned or engaged. To
align the splines, use the following procedure.
A. Rotate the left-hand wheel to align the splines
of the shift collar and case half while you turn in
the manual engaging capscrews.
Figure 6.4
B. When the normal amount of spring resis-
tance is again felt on the capscrew, the 6. Install a suitable air line coupling into the main
splines are engaged. Continue to turn in the differential actuator assembly.
manual engaging capscrew until the head 7. Install the air line into the coupling.
is approximately 0.25-inch (6 mm) from the
cylinder cover. The capscrew is now in the WARNING
service position and the main differential lock
WHEN YOU USE AN AUXILIARY AIR SUPPLY
is completely engaged.
TO ENGAGE THE DCDL, YOU MUST SUPPLY
12. Remove the differential from the axle hous- AIR TO THE DCDL UNTIL YOU REMOVE THE
ing. See the Section 3. DIFFERENTIAL. DO NOT DISCONNECT THE
13.Release the differential lock by removing AIR LINE OR REDUCE AIR PRESSURE TO
the manual engaging capscrew and seal THE DCDL BEFORE YOU REMOVE THE DIF-
from the cylinder cover or cylinder. FERENTIAL FROM THE HOUSING.
Auxiliary Air Supply Method DAMAGE TO COMPONENTS CAN RESULT.

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface. Block the 8.Supply 120 psi (827 kPa) regulated air pres-
wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving. sure through the air line.
9. Verify that the DCDL is engaged.
10.Remove the differential from the axle hous-
ing. See the Section 3.
11. Shut-off the air supply to the DCDL..
12. Disconnect the air line from the main differ-
ential actuator assembly coupling.
Differential and Gear Assembly and
Main Differential Lock
Threaded DCDL Shift Assembly
The current design shift fork does not employ
roll pins. Nubs on the inner face of the fork hold
the shift collar in place. Figure 6.4.
1. Verify that the differential lock is released and
the engaging capscrew and seal are removed
from the shift cylinder.
2. Tap the shift collar with a rubber mallet to loos- Figure 6.7
en and remove the collar from the shift fork. 5. Place the shift cylinder and piston assembly
Figure 6.5. KPCXKUGVJCVJCUDTCUUEQXGTUQXGTVJGLCYU
Remove the piston and O-ring from inside the
cylinder. Use a narrow drift through the hole in
the top of the cylinder to push out the piston. It
may be necessary to use a mallet to tap out the
piston. Figure 6.8.
DRIFT
SHIFT COLLAR
SHIFT FORK
Figure 6.5 Figure 6.8
6. Carefully remove the O-ring from the piston.

Use a thin pointed tool to remove the O-ring.
3. Remove the differential lock sensor switch, if
Do not damage the piston. Figure 6.9.
WUGFCPFLCOPWVHTQOVJGFKHHGTGPVKCN(KIWTG
6.6.
Figure 6.9
7.Inspect the O-ring for any damage such as

cracks, cuts or breaks.
Figure 6.6 Ŗ +HVJG1TKPIKUFCOCIGFTGRNCEGKVYKVJCPGY
O-ring when you assemble the components.
4. Remove the shift cylinder and piston as- 8.Clean and inspect all shift assembly parts.
sembly from the differential by turning it to See the Section 4.
the left. Figure 6.7.
9. Pull the shift shaft from the fork and out of the
differential. Figure 6.10.
SHIFT FORK
DCDL CASTING
Figure 6.12
FORK Further disassembly of these differentials is

the same as axles without the driver-controlled
Figure 6.10 main differential lock. To continue disassembly,
follow the procedures in Section 3.
10. Remove the shift shaft spring and fork from Fixed capscrew DCDL Shift Assembly
the differential. Figure 6.11. 1. To remove the differential lock sliding shift col-
lar, tap out the two retainer roll pins until they
are level with the inner face of the shift fork.
SHIFT SHAFT SPRING Figure 6.13.
Figure 6.13
FORK
ROLL PINS — TAP
Figure 6.11 UNTIL EVEN WITH
INNER FACE OF
11. If roll pins are used, use a hammer and SHIFT FORK
brass drift to remove the roll pins for the
CFLWUVKPITKPIUQPVJGDGCTKPIECRU+HECR-
screws or cotter pins are used, remove the 2. If required, remove the differential lock shift
capscrews or cotter pins. unit.
12. Remove the bearing cap capscrews and # 4GOQXGVJGUGPUQTUYKVEJCPFLCOPWV
YCUJGTU VJG DGCTKPI ECRU CPF CFLWUVKPI
B. Remove the four capscrews and washers
rings. Match mark one bearing cap and one
that hold the cylinder cover. Remove the
differential leg so that these parts will be as-
cover. On the 160 Series differentials, re-
sembled in the correct positions..
move the copper gasket. Figure 6.14.
13. Lift the differential and gear assembly from
C. Remove the shift cylinder and piston.
the differential. Figure 6.12.
D. Remove the shift shaft from the shift fork. It
may be necessary to use heat to separate
the shaft from the fork to loosen it.
NOTE: Threaded DCDL Shift Assembly.
Some models use silastic seal instead of Install the differential shift assembly after the dif-
WKHÀDWZDVKHULQ6WHS($OVRDUROOSLQLV ferential is assembled and the gear and bearing
installed in the shift shaft and is used as a CFLWUVOGPVUCTGOCFG6JG6JTGCFGF&%&.UJKHV
stop for the shift shaft spring. It is not nec- assembly is shown in Figure 6.15
essary to remove this roll pin during a nor-
mal disassembly.
' 4GOQXGVJGUJKHVUJCHVURTKPICPFƀCVYCUJ-
er.
THREADED VERSION UNLOCKED
F. Remove the shift fork and continue with Step
11 in the previous procedure.
SHIFT SHAFT AND
SPRING ELETRIC CONNECTION
FOR SENSOR
POSITION FIXING
SCREW GEAR
PISTON
CILYNDER
TAPA, JUNTA DE COBRE
CAPSCREW AND WASH- FGDCLQFGNCVCRCUÎNQ
ER, FOUR CORNERS Serie 160
O’RING
Figure 6.14 RING GEAR SHIFT FORK
DCDL Installation Figure 6.15

Differential Shift Assembly LOCKED
1.Install the shift fork into the shift of the dif-

WARNING ferential. The “L” shape of the fork and the
When you apply some silicone gasket materials, a bore for the shift shaft must face out toward
small a mount of acid vapor is present. To prevent the cylinder bore in the side of the differential.
UGTKQWURGTUQPCNKPLWT[GPUWTGVJCVVJGYQTMCTGC Figure 6.16.
is well-ventilated. Read the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions before using a silicone gasket material, then
carefully follow the instructions. If a silicone gasket
material gets into your eyes, follow the manufac-
turer’s emergency procedures. Have your eyes
checked by a physician as soon as possible.
CXQKFUGTKQWURGTUQPCNKPLWT[4GCFVJGOCPWHCE-
turer’s instructions before using this product. Fol-
low the instructions carefully to prevent irritation to
the eyes and skin.
FACE OUT
“L” SHAPE OF
FORK
Figure 6.16
2. Compress the shift shaft spring as required
BEVEL END
and install it between the back of the fork and
differential wall inside the differential. Figure
6.17.
SHIFT SHAFT
SPRING
SHIFT CYLINDER
Figure 6.19
7. Apply a continuous 0.06-inch (1.5 mm) diam-

INSTALL SPRING GVGTDGCFQH.QEVKVGsƀCPIGUGCNCPV/GTKVQTRCTV
BEHIND FORK number 2297-D-7076, around the DCDL cylin-
Figure 6.17 der threads..
8.Turn the shift cylinder and piston assembly to
3. Align the spring and bore in the shift fork with the right until it bottoms in the differential cast-
the shift shaft bore in the differential. ing bore. Figure 6.20.
4. Install the shift shaft through the bore in the
differential, fork and spring until it is against
the shift fork. Figure 6.18.
SHIFT FORK
Figure 6.20
SHIFT SHAFT 9. Position the shift collar over the fork. The large
splines of the collar must face toward the main
Figure 6.18 differential. Use a rubber mallet to tap the shift
collar through the nubs of the shift fork. Figure
5. If required, lubricate a new O-ring with axle 6.21.
lubricant. Install the O-ring into the piston
groove.
6. Install the piston and O-ring assembly into the
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until it is against the bottom of the cylinder. Fig-
ure 6.19.
LARGE SPLINES OF MAIN

12. With the shift collar in the locked position,
DIFFERENTIALCASE install the sensor switch into the threaded
hole in the front of the differential. Figure
6.23.
NUBS OF SHIFT FORK
Figure 6.21
10. Engage the splines of the collar with the

splines of the main differential case. Insert the
manual engaging capscrew through the top Figure 6.23
of the shift cylinder to move the shift collar to- 13. Connect a volt-ohm meter to the sensor
ward the differential case. Rotate the collar as switch. Select ohms on the meter. With the
necessary to align the splines. Figure 6.22. DCDL engaged, the circuit should be closed,
showing less than one ohm resistance. If the
resistance is over one ohm, check the sensor.
THREADED DCDL A. Verify that the fork is aligned with the sensor
SHIFT CYLINDER
switch when it is in the engaged position.
B. Check for a loose wiring connection. The con-
nector must be tightly seated.
C. Verify that the sensor switch is fully seated
against the differential.
Ŗ +HVJGTGUKUVCPEGKUITGCVGTVJCPQPGQJOCH-
terthese checks, replace the sensor switch.
Fixed capscrew DCDL Shift Assembly

Install the differential shift assembly after the
MANUAL ENGAG-
ING CAPSCREW differential differential is assembled and the
Figure 6.22 IGCT CPF DGCTKPI CFLWUVOGPVU CTG OCFG 6JG
6WTP VJG OCPWCN CFLWUVKPI ECRUETGY VQ VJG ſZGFECRUETGYV[RGUJKHVCUUGODN[KUUJQYPKP
right until the head is approximately 0.25-inch Figure 6.24.
(6 mm) from the cylinder cover. Do not turn the
capscrew beyond its normal stop. The cap-
screw is now in the service position and the
main differential lock is completely engaged.
NOTE:
The differential must be in the locked position
to install the axle shaft into the axle housing.
DCDL FIJADO POR TORNILLOS 4. Apply Loctite 222 threadlocker, to the

threads of the shift shaft.
5. Install the shift fork into its correct position
in the differential case. Figure 6.26.
1 - FLAT WASHER OR SILASTIC AS 8 - COPPER GASKET

REQUIRED 9 - PIN
2 - CYLINDER 10 - PERNO
3 - ELECTRIC CONNECTION FOR 11 - SHIFT FORK
SENSOR 12 - COLLAR
4 - AIR LINE 13 - SHIFT SHAFT AND SPRING
5 - O-RING
Figure 6.26
6 - DISENGAGED
7 - ENGAGED 6. Hold the shift fork in position. Install the shift
Figure 6.24
shaft spring into the shift shaft opening in the
differential, through the shift fork bore and into
1. On differential models with shift fork roll pins, the bore for the shift shaft spring. Figure 6.27.
install the two roll pins into the ends of the
shift fork. Tap the pins into position until they
are level with the inner fork face. Figure 6.25.
Do not install completely at this time.
Apply Loctite 222
threadlocker.
SPRING
SHIFT FORK
ROLL PIN
SHIFT SHAFT
INNER FORK FACES
Figure 6.27
7. Slide the shift shaft over the spring. Install

the shaft into the shift fork. Tighten it to 20-
Figure 6.25 25 lb-ft (27-34 Nm).
8. Install the copper gasket or apply silastic
2. If the spring stop roll pin was removed from sealant, Meritor part number 1199-Q-2981,
the head of the shift shaft, reinstall the pin at to the bottom of the cylinder bore. Figure
this time. 6.28.
3. On models without roll pins, snap the fork
into position.
VERSIÓN FIJADA POR TORNILLOS
CYLINDER
AIR
COVER
CYLINDER
CAPSCREW
4-6 LB-FT

0ŖO
PISTON AND O-RING
APPLY SILAS-
TIC SEALANT
SHIFT SHAFT Figure 6.30
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silastic sealant.
12. Apply a bead of silastic sealant, Meritor part
Figure 6.28
number 1199-Q-2981, to the cylinder and
differential house.
9. Lubricate the O-ring with axle lubricant. Install
13. Slide the shift collar into the fork and en-
the O-ring into its groove on the piston. Care-
gage the shift collar splines with the splines
fully install the piston into the air cylinder. Fig-
of the differential case. Use the manual ac-
ure 6.28. Do not damage the O-ring.
tuation capscrew to move the shift collar
10.Install the cylinder into the housing bore. splines onto the differential case splines.
8GTKH[VJCVVJGRKNQVLQWTPCNQPVJGRKUVQPKU See Section 6.
against its bore on the shift shaft. Figure
14. Hold the shift collar in the locked or en-
6.29.
gaged position and tap in the two roll pins
FIXED CAPSCREW VERSION in the shift fork ends until they are even with
the outer fork faces. Figure 6.31.
CYLINDER
AND PISTON
PILOT
FIXED CAPSCREW VERSION
MANUAL
ACTUATION
CAPSCREW
SHIFT COLLAR
SHIFT FORK
SHIFT SHAFT
Figure 6.29
11. Install the copper gasket, if used, into its

bore on the inside of the cylinder cover.
Place the cover into position over the cyl- Figure 6.31
inder so that the air intake port will point
up when the differential is installed into the
housing. Install the cover with the four at- 15. While the shift collar is still in the locked
taching capscrews and washers. Tighten position, place the sensor switch, with the
the capscrews to 4-6 lb-ft (5.5-8.5 N m). locknut loosely attached, into its hole.
Figure 6.30. .
16. Connect a volt-ohm meter to the sensor Differential Assembly Into the Forward
switch. Select ohms on the meter. Rotate the AxleHousing
switch CLOCKWISE until the meter reading
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WARNING
Turn the switch one additional turn and tight-
en the locknut to 25-35 lb-ft (35-45 Nm). 5QNXGPV ENGCPGTU ECP DG ƀCOOCDNG RQKUQPQWU
and cause burns. Examples of solvent cleaners
Differential Lock Assembly Cover Plates are carbon tetrachloride, and emulsion-type and
petroleum-base cleaners. Read the manufac-
For differentials without the differential lock or
turer’s instructions before using a solvent cleaner,
air shift, assemble the sensor switch plug and
then carefully follow the instructions. Also follow
cover plate as follows.
the procedures below.
Fixed capscrew DCDL Cover Plate As- Ŗ 9GCTUCHGG[GRTQVGEVKQP
semblies Ŗ 9GCTENQVJKPIVJCVRTQVGEVU[QWTUMKP
1. Install the washer and plug into the hole for Ŗ 9QTMKPCYGNNXGPVKNCVGFCTGC
the sensor switch. Tighten the plug from Ŗ &QPQVWUGICUQNKPGQTUQNXGPVUVJCVEQPVCKP
45-55 lb-ft (60-74 N m). Figure 6.32. . gasoline.
Gasoline can explode.
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THREADED COVER PLATE lutions correctly. Read the manufacturer’s in-
(APPLY LOCTITE 518 structions before using hot solution tanks and
ADHESIVE TO COVER
PLATE THREADS)
alkaline solutions. Then carefully follow the in-
structions.
WASHER WASHER NOTE:
When you install the differential into the axle
housing, the shift collar must be held in the en-
CAPSCREW
SENSOR gaged position. This can be done by keeping
SWITCH the air pressure applied to the shift cylinder by
PLUG CAPSCREW COVER
PLATE (APPLY using the manual engaging capscrew. See the
SILICONE GASKET the procedure in this section. The differential
MATERIAL)
must be in the locked or engaged position to
Figure 6.32 install the differential assembly into the axle
housing. After you install the differential into
the axle housing, shift the differential into the
unlocked or disengaged position to permit the
2. Apply silicone gasket material to the cover
installation of the left-hand axle shaft.
plate mounting surface on the differential.
Manual Method
See the Section 4.
1. Use a cleaning solvent and rags to clean
3. Install the four washers and capscrews.
the inside of the axle housing and the dif-
Tighten the capscrews to 7.4-8.9 lb-ft (10-
ferential mounting surface. See the Section
12 N m). Figure 6.32.
4.
Threaded DCDL Cover Plate Assemblies 2. Check the axle housing for damage. If neces-
sary, repair or replace the housing. See the
1. Apply Loctite 518 liquid adhesive to the
Section 4.
plate threads.
3. Check for loose studs in the differential mount-
2. Install the bolts and washers and tighten the
ing surface. Remove and replace the studs
plate into the differential opening to 7.5-9.0
where required. Apply liquid adhesive to the
lb-ft (10-12 N m).
holes. Install and tighten the stud to 150-230
lb-ft (204-312 N m).
4. The differential lock must be manually en-
gaged before installing the differential into the
housing. See the the procedure in this section.
5. Install the differential into the housing. See THREADED DCDL SHIFT ASSEMBLY
the Section 5.
6. Install and tighten the differential-to-housing
STORAGE HOLE
ECRUETGYUVQVJGURGEKſGFVQTSWG
CYLINDER
7. Install the right- and left-hand axle shafts.
See the Section 5.
NOTE:
When the manual engaging capscrew is re-
moved from the service position in the cen- AIR HOSE MANUAL ENGAGING
ter of the DCDL actuator, the main differential Figure 6.34 CAPSCREWl
lock is disengaged. 12. Tighten the plug to 44-55 lb-ft (60-75 N m).
8. Remove the long manual engaging cap- Tighten the manual engaging capscrew to
UETGY HTQO VJG EGPVGT QH GKVJGT VJG ſZGF NDHV
0 O HQT ſZGF ECRUETGY
capscrew or Threaded DCDL.. DCDL style cylinders and to 7-11 lb-ft (10-
15 N m) for Threaded DCDL type reverse
9. Clean the plug, gasket, cylinder cover and
shifters.
threaded service position hole in the center
QHVJGſZGFECRUETGY&%&.E[NKPFGTEQXGT 13. Connect the vehicle air line to the differen-
or in the center of the Threaded DCDL. tial lock actuator assembly.
10. Verify that the sealing gasket is under the 14. Install the electrical connection on the sen-
head of the capscrew. sor switch located in the differential, below
the actuator assembly.
11.Install the manual engaging capscrew into
VJG &%&. UVQTCIG JQNG KP VJG ſZGF ECR- 15. Remove the security support from under
screw or the Threaded DCDL assembly. VJGFTKXGCZNG.QYGTVJGXGJKENGVQVJGƀQQT
Figure 6.33 and Figure 6.34. 16. Fill the axle with lubricant. See the Section 7.
# 1P C ſZGF ECRUETGY &%&. UJKHV CUUGODN[ 17. Proceed to Check the Differential Lock in
remove the short plug and gasket from the this section.
storage hole of the DCDL.
Auxiliary Air Supply Method
Install the short plug and gasket into the ser-
vice position hole in the center of the DCDL. 1. Use a cleaning solvent and rags to clean
Figure 6.33.. the inside of the axle housing and the dif-
B. On a Threaded DCDL shift assembly, install ferential mounting surface. See the Section
the short screw or plug into the storage hole 4.
located in the top of the Threaded DCDL 2. Check the axle housing for damage. If neces-
shift assembly. Figure 6.34. sary, repair or replace the housing. See the
Section 4.
BOLT ON DCDL SHIFT ASSEMBLY 3. Check for loose studs in the differential
mounting surface. Remove and replace the
TOP STORAGE HOLE FOR MANUAL studs where required. Apply liquid adhesive
ENGAGING CAPSCREW to the holes. Install and tighten the stud to
150-230 lb-ft (204-312 N m).
MANUAL
AIR LINE 4. Connect an air line to the main differential
ENGAGING
lock actuator Figure 6.33 assembly cou-
pling.
PLUG AND
GASKET 5. Supply 120 psi (827 kPa) regulated air pres-
sure through the air line.
WIRE 6. Verify that the DCDL engaged.
BOTTOM STORAGE
HOLE FOR PLUG AND SERVICE POSITION CAP-
GASKET SCREW HOLE
Figure 6.33
7. Install the differential as s embl y into the 4.Continue to drive the vehicle and place the
housing. See the Section 5. differential lock switch in the locked or en-
8. Install and tighten the differential-to-housing gaged position. Let up on the accelerator to
ECRUETGYUVQVJGURGEKſGFVQTSWG remove the driveline torque and permit the
shift. The light must be on when the switch is
9. Install the right- and left-hand axle shafts
in the locked position.
See the Section 5.
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10. Remove the air line coupling from the main
in the unlocked position: The differential is still in
differential actuator assembly.
the locked position. Verify that the manual en-
11. Clean the plug, gasket, cylinder cover and gaging capscrew was removed from the cylinder
threaded service position hole in the center cover of the DCDL shift assembly. See the the
QHVJGſZGFECRUETGY&%&.E[NKPFGTEQXGT procedure in this section.
or in the center of the Threaded DCDL.
12. Tighten the plug to 44-55 lb-ft (60-75 N m). DCDL Driver Caution Alert Label
Tighten the manual engaging capscrew to Verify that the driver caution label is installed in
NDHV
0 O HQT ſZGF ECRUETGY the vehicle cab. Figure 6.35. The caution label
DCDL style cylinders and to 7-11 lb-ft (10- must be placed in a location that is easily vis-
15 N m) for Threaded DCDL type reverse ible to the driver. The recommended location is
shifters. on the instrument panel, next to the differential
13. Connect the vehicle air line to the differen- lock switch and lock indicator light.
tial lock actuator assembly.
14. Install the electrical connection onto the
sensor switch located in the differential, be-
low the actuator assembly.
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! CUIDADO
CZNG.QYGTVJGXGJKENGVQVJGƀQQT For more information on using the lock, see the the ve-
hicle manufacturer’s manual
16. Fill the axle with lubricant. See the Section 7.
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17. Proceed to Check the Differential Lock
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which follows. Ŗ &Q PQV GPICIG &%&. QT QRGTCVG VJG XGJKENG CV URGGFU
above 25 mph.
Check the Differential Lock
1. Shift the vehicle transmission into neutral. Start When DCDL is engaged, an “understeer” condition can occur
when making turns, so operate the vehicle carefully. When
the engine to get the system air pressure to the you disengage DCDL, normal steering resumes.
normal level.
For more information on using the lock, see the the
vehicle manufacturer’s manual.
WARNING
During DCDL disassembly, when the DCDL is
in the locked or engaged position and one of
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not start the engine and engage the transmis- Driver Instruction Information Available
sion. The vehicle can move and cause serious
to Orde
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See the the Service Notes page on the front
2.Place the differential lock switch in the cab
inside cover of this manual to obtain the follow-
of the vehicle in the unlocked or disengaged
ing publications.
position.
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3. Drive the vehicle at 5-10 mph (8-16 km/h)
and check the differential lock indicator light. Ŗ &%&.&TKXGT+PUVTWEVKQP-KV
%QPVCKPU&%&.
The light must be off when the switch is in the labeland technical bulletin) TP-9579;nico),
unlocked or disengaged position. TP-9579;
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For complete information on lubricating drive axles and differentials, refer to Maintenance Manual
1, Lubrication. To obtain this publication, refer to the Service Notes page on the front inside cover
of this manual.
See the Table N, Table O and Table P for information on lubricants, schedules and capacities.
Table N: Lubricant Cross Reference (Viscosity) and Temperature Chart

Meritor Lubrificant Specifi- Minimum Outside Maximum Outside
Descrption Cross Reference
cacion Temperature Temperature
O-76-A Hypoid Gear Oil GL -5, S.A.E. 85W/140 -10°F (-12,2°C) 1
O-76-B Hypoid Gear Oil GL -5, S.A.E. 80W/140 -15°F (-26,1°C) 1
O-76-D Hypoid Gear Oil GL -5, S.A.E. 80W/90 -15°F (-26,1°C) 1
O-76-E Hypoid Gear Oil GL -5, S.A.E. 75W/90 -40°F (-40°C) 1
O-76-J Hypoid Gear Oil GL -5, S.A.E. 75W -40°F (-40°C) +35°F(+1,6°C)
O-76-L Hypoid Gear Oil GL -5, S.A.E. 75W/140 -40°F (-40°C)
1 There is no upper limit on these outside temperatures, but the axle sump temperature must never exceed 250°F
(+121°C).
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0QVTGSWKTGFHTQOLCPW- Yard Tractor
nitial Oil Change
ary 1993 Logging Heavy Haul
Mining Oil Field Rescue
Every 25,000 miles (40 Every 10,000 miles (16 000 km),
Every 5,000 miles (8000 km), once
MOQTVJGƀGGV QPEGCOQPVJQTVJGƀGGVOCKPVG-
Check Oil Level COQPVJQTVJGƀGGVOCKPVGPCPEG
maintenance interval, nance interval, whichever comes
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YJKEJGXGTEQOGUſTUV ſTUV
Petroleum-Based Oil Every 100,000 miles

Change on axles with or (160 000 km) or annu- Every 50,000 miles (80 000 km) or Every 25,000 miles (40 000 km) or
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system ſTUV
Every 250,000 miles

Syntetic Oil change on axle
(400.000 km) or every Every 100.000 miles (160.000 km) Every 50.000 miles (80.000 km) or
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3 years, anos, which- QTCPPWCNN[YJKEJGXGTEQOGUſTUV CPPWCNN[YJKEJGXGTEQOGUſTUV
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Syntetic Oil change on
Every 500.000 miles
CZNG9+6*RWORCPFſNVGT Every 250,000 miles (400 000 km) Every 100.000 miles (160.000 km)
(800.000 km)
system 3
%JCPIGſNVGTQPCZNGYKVJ Every 100.000 miles

Every 100.000 miles (160.000 km) Every 100.000 miles (160.000 km)
RWORCPFſNVGTU[UVGO (160.000 km)
1. If NoSPIN® installed differential, check the petroleun based oil or syntetic oil, in the minimum interval of the 40.000
miles (64.000 km) or maximum interval of the 50.000 miles (80.000 km).
2. For continuous cycle operations, check the oil level every 1.000 miles (1.600 km). Add the type and amount of suit-
able oil to it.
3. This interval applies to approved semi-synthetic and synthetic oils only. For a list of approved extended-drain axle
oils, see the TP-9539, Approved Rear Drive Axle Lubricants. To obtain this publication, see the Service Notes page
on the front inside cover of this manual.
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Tabela P: Tandem and Tridem Rear Drive Axle Oil Capacities
Oil Capacity Forward 38,1 18,0

RT-46-164-EH
Axle Model Axle Model Rear 33,2 15,7
Pints Liters
Differential Forward 38,1 18,0
RT-46-164P
Forward 26,0 12,3 Rear 33,2 15,7
RT-34-140
Rear 35,0 16,6 Forward 38,1 18,0
RT-46-16H EH
Forward 29,6 14,0 Rear 33,2 15,7
RT-34-145
Rear 25,4 12,0 Forward 38,1 18,0
RT-46-16 HP
Forward 29,6 14,0 Rear 32,2 15,7
RT-34-145P
Rear 25,4 12,0 Forward 61,1 28,9
RT-48-180²
Forward 30,2 14,3 Rear 36,8 17,4
RT-40-140
Rear 22,8 10,8 Forward 61,1 28,9
RT-48-380²
Forward 30,2 14,3 Rear 63,6 30,1
RT-40-145
Rear 25,8 12,2 Forward 38,1 18,0
RT-50-160
Forward 30,2 14,3 Rear 33,2 15,7
RT-40-145A
Rear 25,8 12,2 Forward 38,1 18,0
RT-50-160P
Forward 30,2 14,3 Rear 33,2 15,7
RT-40-145P
Rear 25,8 12,2 Forward 44,1 20,9
RT-52-160
Forward 30,2 14,3 Rear 41,2 19,5
RT-40-149
Rear 25,8 12,2 Forward 44,1 20,9
RT-52-160P
Forward 30,2 14,3 Rear 41,2 19,5
RT-40-149A
Rear 25,8 12,2 Forward 56,1 26,5
RT-52-180²
Anterior 30,2 14,3 Rear 36,1 17,1
RT-40-149P
Rear 25,8 12,2
Forward 56,1 26,5
Forward 39,1 18,5 RT-52-185
RT-40-160 Rear 36,1 17,1
Rear 34,4 16,3
Forward 56,1 26,5
Forward 39,1 18,5 RT-52-380²
RT-40-160A Rear 58,2 27,5
Rear 34,4 16,3
Forward 56,1 26,5
Forward 39,1 18,5 RT-58-180²
RT-40-160P Rear 36,1 17,1
Rear 34,4 16,3
Forward 56,1 26,5
Forward 39,1 18,5 RT-58-185
RT-40-169 Rear 36,1 17,1
Rear 34,4 16,3
Forward 56,1 26,5
Forward 39,1 18,5 RT-58-380²
RT-40-169A Rear 58,2 27,5
Rear 34,4 16,3
Forward 54,4 25,7
Forward 39,1 18,5 RT-70-380²
RT-40-106P Rear 53,1 25,1
Rear 34,4 16,3
Axle 1 39,1 18,5
Forward 29,3 13,9
RT-44-145 RZ-166 Axle 2 39,1 18,5
Rear 25,1 11,9
Axle 3 34,4 16,3
Forward 39,1 18,5
RT-46-160 Axle1 56,1 56,5
Rear 34,4 16,3
RZ-186 Axle 2 39,1 18,5
Forward 39,1 18,5
RT-46-160A Axle 3 34,4 16,3
Rear 34,4 16,3
Axle 1 56,1 56,5
Forward 39,1 18,5
RT-46-106P RZ-188 Axle 2 56,1 26,5
Rear 34,4 16,3
Axle 3 36,1 17,1
Forward 39,1 18,5
RT-46-169
Rear 34,4 16,3 [1] Oil capacities are for standard sizes and shafts that have been
measured at various angles of inclination of the pinion. The amounts
Forward 39,1 16,3 listed include oil to both ends. Oil capacities will be altered if the mea-
RT-46-169A
Rear 34,4 18,5 sure or the pinion angle are different.
[2] Forward differential with oil pump system.
Forward 39,1 18,5
RT-46-169P
Rear 34,4 16,3

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Torque Value
Ítem Description Axle Application Size
Lb-Ft N.m
1 Output Fork Nut See the Table R, Table S or Table T
Output Bearing Cage to differential

2 ALL 0,38”-16 35-50 47-68
Capscrew
3 Drain and Fill Plugs 1 ALL 0,75”-14 35 Min 47,5 MIn
140 e 145 M30 x 2,5 320-400 430-540

4 Bearing Caps Capscrew
160 M22 x 2,5 480-600 650-810
M12 x 1,75 Class

140 e 145 105-125 143-168
12,9 Std. Cab. Hecag
M12 x 1,75 Class
5 Main Differential Case Halves Capscrew 140 e 145, 75-95 100-127
10,9
M16 x 2,0 Class
160 220-310 300-420
12 Std. Cab. Hecag
M16 x 1,5 Class

145 160-210 220-290
10 Std. Cab. Hecag
6 Ring Gear-to-Case Nut and Bolt
M16 x 1,5 Class
160 196-262 265-355
10 Std. Cab. Hecag
7 Oil Pump-to-Input Bearing Cage Capscrew 145 e 160 MB x 1,25 22-33 30-45
8 Pressure Relief Valve Plug 145-160 M12 x 1,75 75-95 100-129
9 Input Bearing Cage to differential Capscrew ALL M12 x 1,75 75-95 100-129
10 Input Fork Nut See Table R, Table S and Table T
11A Differential -to-Axle Housing Nut ALL 5/8”-18 150-230 203-312
All — Standard or
11B Differential -to-Axle Housing Capscrew 5/8”-11 150-230 203-312
Nylon Fasteners
RT-40-160
RT-40-169
RT-46-160
11C Nord-Lock Washer _ 210 285
RT-46-164EH
RT-46-169
RT-46-16HEH
Air Shift Cylinder-to-Differential Capscrew —

12 ALL M6 x 10 7-12 10-18
Inter-Axle Differential
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13 ALL M6 x 1,5 40-55 55-75
Axle Differential
14 Oil Filter Adapter-to-Differential House 145 e 160 M22 x 2,5 40-60 55-80
15 Main Differential Lock Cover Capscrew ALL M x 1,0 7-12 10-16
Manual Actuation Plug — Main Differential

16 ALL M10 x 1,5 15-25 20-35
Lock
Cover Capscrew — Axles without Main Differ-
17 ALL M6 x 1,0 7-12 10-16
ential Lock
1 – Torque minimum. Tighten until only a trickle of thread is visible.

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Value Torque
Ítem Description Axle Application Size
Lb-Ft N.m
Air Line-to-Main Differential Lock Cov-

_ ALL M12 x 1,5 30-40 22-30
er Adapter
18 Main Differential Lock Sensor Jam Nut ALL M16 x 1,0 35-45 25-35
Plug — Axles without Main Differential Lock

19
Sensor
ALL M16 x 1,0 60-75 45-55
20 Oil Screen and Plug differential Assembly ALL M26 x 1,5 65 Min 48 Min
1625 x
21 Drive Pinion Nut ALL M50 x 2,0
2035
1200 x 1500
Drive Pinion Cover-to-Differential cage Cap-

22 145-160 M12 x 1,75 75-95 100-129
screw
23 Breather Vent ALL 3/18”-18 27 Min 20 Min
_ Heat Indicator Plug ALL 1/2”-14 34 Min 25 Min
_ Axle Shaft-to-Wheel Hub Capscrew ALL 1/2”-13 115-156 85-115
Plain Nut
420-542 420-542
3/4”-16
_ Axle Shaft Stud Nut ALL
Locknut
366-475 270-350
3/4”-16
24 Screw-In DCDL Assembly Housing Current DCDL Option M60-2,0 109-136 80-100
25 Screw-In DCDL Plug or Cap Non-DCDL Options M60-2,0 109-136 80-100
26 #FLWUVKPI4KPIU%CRUETGYU 145 e 160 _ 28-30 21-28
1 - Torque minimum. Tighten until only a trickle of thread is visible
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Tabela R: Single Axles
RS-160
RS-120 RS-210
RS-161
Axle Models RS-125 RS-145 RS-220 RS-240 RS-380
RS-140 RS-185
RS-230
RS-186
Differential 1000 - 1250 - 1350 - 1250 - 1250 - 1085 -
input 1245N.m 1535 N.m 1670 Nm 1535 N.m 1535 N.m 1496 N.m
Fork (740-920 lb-ft) (920 -1130 (1000 - 1230 (740-920 Ib-ft) (920-1130 (800 - 1100
Ib-ft) Ib-ft) Ib-ft) Ib-ft)
M32 x 1,5 M32 x 1,5
Fastener Size M39 x 1,5 M45 x 1,5 M39 x 1,5 1-1/2- 12 UNF

Tabela S: Mounted on Tandem Axles (Track)
RT - 160
RT - 145 RT - 380 RT - 380
Axle Models RT - 140 RT - 164 RT - 185
RT - 149 Com IAD Sem IAD
RT - 169
1224 -
815 - 815 - 815 - 815 - 815 -
1º Differential 16332 N.m
Input Fork
1085 N.m 1085 N.m 1085 N.m 1085 N.m 1085 N.m
(900-1200 Ib-
(600-800 Ib-ft) (600-800 Ib-ft) (600-800 Ib-ft) (600-800 Ib-ft) (600-800 Ib-ft)
ft)
Fastener Size M45 x 1,5 M45 x 1,5 M45 x 1,5 1 - 3/4 - 12 UN 1 - 3/4 - 12 UN 1 - 3/4 - 12 UN
1º Differential 610 - 880 N.m 610 - 880 N.m 610 - 880 N.m 610 - 880 N.m 610 - 880 N.m 610 - 880 N.m
Output Fork (450-650 Ib-ft) (450-650 Ib-ft) (450-650 Ib-ft) (450-650 Ib-ft) (450-650 Ib-ft) (450-650 Ib-ft)
Fastener Size M32 x 1,5 M39 x 1,5 M39 x 1,5 1-1/2-12 UNF 1-1/2-12 UNF 1-1/2-12 UNF
1250 - 1350 - 1350 - 1085 - 1085 -

1000 -
2º Differential 1535 N.m 1670 N.m 1670 N.m 1496 N.m 1496 N.m
1245 Nm
Input Fork (920-1130 Ib- ( 1 0 0 0 - 1 2 3 0 ( 1 0 0 0 - 1 2 3 0 (800-1100 Ib- (800-1100 Ib-
(740-920 Ib-ft)
ft) Ib-ft) Ib-ft) ft) ft)
Fastener Size M32 x 1,5 M39 x 1,5 M45 x 1,5 M45 x 1,5 M39 x 1,5 1-1/2-12 UNF
Tabela T: Axles Tridem
Axle Models RZ - 164 RZ - 166 RZ - 198 RZ - 198
815 - 815 - 815 - 815 -

1º Differential
1085 N.m 1085 N.m 1085 N.m 1085 N.m
Input Fork
(600-800 Ib-ft) (600-800 Ib-ft) (600-800 Ib-ft) (600-800 Ib-ft)
Fastener Size M45 x 1,5 M45 x 1,5 1 - 3/4 - 12 UN 1 - 3/4 - 12 UN
1º Diffrential 610 - 880 N.m 610 - 880 N.m 610 - 880 N.m 610 - 880 N.m
Output Fork (450-650 Ib-ft) (450-650 Ib-ft) (450-650 Ib-ft) (450-650 Ib-ft)
Fastener Size M39 x 1,5 M39 x 1,5 1-1/2-12 UNF 1-1/2-12 UNF
815 - 815 - 815 - 815 -

2º Differential input fork 1085 N.m 1085 N.m 1085 N.m 1085 N.m
Fastener Size M45 x 1,5 M45 x 1,5 M45 x 1,5 1 - 3/4 - 12 UN
2º Differential 610 - 880 N.m 610 - 880 N.m 610 - 880 N.m 610 - 880 N.m
Output Fork (450-650 Ib-ft) (450-650 Ib-ft) (450-650 Ib-ft) (450-650 Ib-ft)
Fastener Size M39 x 1,5 M39 x 1,5 M39 x 1,5 1-1/2-12 UNF
1250 - 1535 N.m 1350 - 1670 N.m 1350 - 1670 N.m 1350 - 1670 N.m
3º Differential Input fork
Fastener Size M39 x 1,5 M45 x 1,5 M45 x 1,5 M45 x 1,5

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Table U: Drive Pinion Bearings — Preload (See to Section 5)
6SHFL¿FDWLRQ New bearings
5-45 lb-in (0.56-5.08 N.m)
Used bearings in good condition
10-30 lb-in (1.13-3.39 N.m)
Adjustment Preload is controlled by the thickness of the spacer
between bearing cones.
To increase preload, install a thinner spacer.
To decrease preload, install a thicker spacer
Tabela V: Drive Pinion — Depth in Differentia (See to Section 5)

6SHFL¿FDWLRQ Install the correct amount of shims between the inner
bearing cap of the drive pinion and the differential. To
calculate, use the old shim pack thickness and the new
and old pinion cone numbers.
Adjustment Change the thickness of the shim pack to get a good
gear tooth contact pattern
Table W: Hypoid Gear Set — Tooth Contact Patterns (Hand Rolled) (See to Section 5)
6SHFL¿FDWLRQ Toward the toe of the gear tooth and in the center be-
tween the top and bottom of the tooth.
Adjustment Tooth contact patterns are controlled by the thickness
of the shim pack between the inner bearing cone of the
drive pinion and the differential and by ring gear backlash.
To move the contact pattern lower, increase the thickness
of the shim pack between the inner bearing cup of the
drive pinion and the differential.
To move the contact pattern higher, decrease the thick-
ness of the shim pack between the inner bearing cup of
the drive pinion and the differential.
To move the contact pattern toward the toe of the tooth,
decrease backlash of the ring gear.
To move the contact pattern toward the heel of the tooth,
increase backlash of the ring gear.
Table X: Main Differential Bearings — Preload (See to Section 5)
6SHFL¿FDWLRQ 15-35lb-in (1.7-3.9N m)

orExpansion between bearing caps
140 and 145 Series — 0.003-0.009-inch (0.08-0.22mm)
160 Series — 0.006-0.013-inch (0.15-0.33mm)
Adjustment 2TGNQCFKUEQPVTQNNGFD[VKIJVGPKPIDQVJCFLWUVKPITKPIU
after zero end play is reached.
Table Y: Main Differential Gears — Rotating Resistance (See to Section 5)
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planetario

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Table Z: utput Bearing — Clearance and Preload (See to Section 5)
Clearance input axle 0.050-0.200 mm (0.002-0.008”)
Tabela AA: Output Bearing — Clearance and Preload (See to Section 5)
6SHFL¿FDWLRQ 0.025-0.102 mm (0.001-0.004”) Holgura en el Rodamiento.
Adjustment Clearance is controlled by the size of the snap ring in

the output bearing cage.
Increase end play by installing a thinner snap ring.
Decrease end play by installing a thicker snap ring.
NOTE: If the end play on the output bearing measures
ZERO, a thinner snap ring is required.
Tabela AB: Ring Gear — Backlash (See the Section 5)
6SHFL¿FDWLRQ 145 Series:

Range: 0.008-0.018-inch (0.20-0.460mm)Backlash set-
ting for new gear sets: 0.012-inch (0.300mm)
160 Series:
Range: 0.010-0.020-inch (0.25-0.510mm)Backlash set-
ting for new gear sets: 0.012-inch (0.300mm)
Adjustment Backlash is controlled by the position of the ring gear.
%JCPIGDCEMNCUJYKVJKPURGEKſECVKQPUVQIGVCIQQF
tooth contact pattern.
To increase backlash, move the ring gear away from the
drive pinion
To decrease backlash, move the ring gear toward the
drive pinion.
Tabela AC: Ring Gear — Runout (See the Section 5)
6SHFL¿FDWLRQ 0.008-inch (0.200mm) Ring gear maximum observed with

main differential case in the difcoroa montada na caixa
dos satélites e na caixa do differential.
Tabela AD: Sensor Switch — Installation (With Differential Lock Only) (See the
Section 6)
Adjustment Shift the differential to the locked position.

Tighten the sensor switch in the differential until the test
light illuminates.
Tighten the sensor switch one additional turn.
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Special Tools
Specifcations
Mounting Bracket to Differential Repairs
1 - PLATES 8” (203,2 mm) Long X 3/4”(19,05 mm) THICK X 1-1/4” 931,75 mm) Wide With A Tongue To Fit Slot In Bar
Weld Plates To Bar
2 - -Handle 7”(177,8 mm) Long With Slot In One End To Fit Clamp Screw
3 - Bar 2”(50,8 mm) Diameter X 9” (228,6 mL) ong With One End Slotted To Fit Plate
4 - Weld All Around After Pressing Plug In Pipe
5 - Weld
6 - Shape And Size Of Holes To Fit Differential
7 - 23-1/2” (596,9 mm) Center To Center Of Pipe
8 - Chamfer End Of Pipe For Welding
9 - 4”(101.6) Diameter Pipe
10 - Plug 4” Diameter X 7” (177,8 mm) Long With One End Turned 3” (76,2 mm) Long To Fit Pipe. Drill 2” (50,8 mm)
Hole And Mill 3/16” Wide Slot 2” (50,8mm) From Top
11 - Screw 3” (88,9 mm) Long X 5/8” (15,96 mm) Diameter With Flats On End To Fit Handle And 2-1/2” (63,5 mm)
Length Of Thread On Other End
12 - Drill 3/8” (9,5 mm) Hole Through Handle And Screw
To obtain a repair stand, see to the Service Notes page on the front of this manual.

Special Tools
How to Make a Fork Tool to Detencion 4. Cut a 1,20 mt x 1.25-inch piece of mild steel
1. Measure dimensions A and B of the fork you round stock to make the fork bar handle. Cen-
are servicing. Figure 10.1. ter weld this piece to the box section. Figure
10.2.
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pieces onto the handle. Figure 10.2.
Unitized Pinion Seals and Seal Tools

See the Table AE and Figure 10.3 for informa-
tion on unitized pinion seals and seal tollss. To
obtain Meritor seal tools KIT 4454, see to the
Service Notes page on the front of this manual.
FORK
Figure 10.1
2. Calculate dimensions C and D of the fork bar

by adding 0.125-0.250-inch to dimensions A
and B of the fork. Figure 10.2.
Position the seal

tolls to prevent
the driver spokes
from hitting the
fastener heads on
FORK TOOL TO DETENCION INSTALATION the forward tandem
TOOL output seals
FASTENER
HEAD
TOOL
R4422401
Figure 10.2
Figure 10.3
WARNING
Wear safe clothing and eye protection when
you use welding equipment. Welding equip-
ment can burn you and cause serious personal
KPLWT[ (QNNQY VJG QRGTCVKPI KPUVTWEVKQPU CPF
safety procedures recommended by the weld-
ing equipment manufacturer
3. To make the box section, cut and weld 1-inch
x 2-inch mild steel square stock according to
dimensions C and D. Figure 10.2.

Special Tools
Table AE: Unitized Pinion Seals and Seal Tools
Unitilized Diameter Seat

Single Models Tandem Models SEAL POSITION SEAL TOOLS Sealer in the
Pinion Seal Fork
MX-21-160 RT-34-144 /P
Shaft iinput entry -Model
MX-23-160R RT-34-145 /P A-1205-R-2592 145 fron November 1993 R4422402 3.250 / 3.255
to present
RF-16-145 MT-40-143
RF-21-160 RT-40-145 /A /P
Shaft output previous
RF-22-166 RT-40-149 /A /P – shaft input previous
A-1205-P-2590 models 145 before No- R4422401 3.000 / 3.005
RF-23-185 RT-44-145 /P vember 1993 with Seal
A- 1205-F-2424
RS-17-145 RT-40-160 /A /P
RS-19-145 RT-40-169 /A /P Input Tandem Rear

A-1205-N-2588 Axle and Rear Axles R4422401 3.000 / 3.005
RS-21-145 RT-46-160 /A /P Single — Models 145
RS-21-160 RT-46-169 /A /P
RS-23-160 /A RT-46-164EH /P
RS-23-161 /A RT-46-16HEH /P
Input Tandem Rear Axle
RS-25-160 /A RT-50-160 /P A-1205-Q-2591 and Rear Axles Single R4422402 3.250 / 3.255
— Models 160/164/185
RS-23-186 RT-52-185¹
RS-26-185 RT-58-185¹
RS-30-185
1 INPUT AN PREVIOUS SHAFT ONLY.

Vehicle Towing Instructions
Hazard Alert Messages NOTE:
Read and observe all Warning and Caution For complete towing information, refer to
hazard alert messages in this publication. They Technical Bulletin TP-9579, Driver Instruction
provide information that can help prevent seri- Kit. To obtain this publication, see the Service
QWURGTUQPCNKPLWT[FCOCIGVQEQORQPGPVUQT Notes page on the front this manual.
both.
These instructions supersede all other instructions
WARNING for the purpose of transporting vehicles for service
or new vehicle, including those contained in Meri-
6QRTGXGPVUGTKQWUG[GKPLWT[CNYC[UYGCTUCHG tor maintenance manuals..
eye protection when you perform vehicle main-
tenance or service. When transporting a vehicle with the wheels of
one or both drive axles on the road, it is possible to
Park the vehicle on a level surface. Block the damage the axles if the wrong procedure is used
wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving. before transporting begins. Meritor recommends
Support the vehicle with safety stands. Do not that you use the following procedure:
YQTMWPFGTCXGJKENGUWRRQTVGFQPN[D[LCEMU
Jacks can slip and fall over. Serious personal
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Before you service a spring chamber, carefully Type of Axle
follow the manufacturer’s instructions to com- Forward Tandem Axle, with Driver- Controlled
press and lock the spring to completely release Main Differential Lock (DCDL — Screw-In
the brake. Verify that no air pressure remains DCDL Shift Assembly) and with Inter-Axle Dif-
in the service chamber before you proceed. ferential (IAD) Before Towing or Drive-Away
Sudden release of compressed air can cause 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface. Block the
UGTKQWURGTUQPCNKPLWT[CPFFCOCIGVQEQORQ- wheels to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
nents.
2. Apply the vehicle parking brakes using the
Engage the parking brake to prevent the vehicle switch inside the cab of the vehicle.
from moving before you begin maintenance or
3. Shift the transmission into neutral and start the
service procedures that require you to be under
vehicle’s engine.
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4. Shift the DCDL to the unlocked or disengaged
CUIDADO position using the switch inside the cab of the
vehicle. The indication light in the cab will go off.
IF THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A in the cab will go off.
FRONT DRIVE AXLE, TOW THE VEHICLE 5. Stop the engine.
FROM THE FRONT, WITH THE FRONT
WHEELS OFF THE GROUND. IF THIS IS 6. Remove the stud nuts or capscrews and the
NOT POSSIBLE, YOU MUST REMOVE THE YCUJGTUHTQOVJGƀCPIGQHVJGCZNGUJCH(KIWTG
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT BEFORE TOWING. 11.1.
DAMAGE TO COMPONENTS CAN RESULT
Do not use a chisel or wedge to loosen the axle
shaft and tapered dowels. A chisel or wedge Tabela AF
can result in damage to the axle shaft, the gas-
ket and seal, and the axle hub. Single Remove the left side axle shaft, inner side
Axle of the road
Remove the right side axle

Front Axle
shaft, outer side of the road
Tandem
Axles Remove the left side axle
Rear axle
shaft inner of the road

7. Release conical washers, if used, of the 11. Remove the manual engaging capscrew
ƀCPIGQHVJGCZNGUJCH(KIWTG(+)74' from the storage hole. The storage hole of
threaded shift assemblies is located in the
CONICAL WASHER
shift tower of the differential, next to the cyl-
RETENTION inder. FIgure 11.2.
12. Lock or gear the main differential using the
STUD NUT CONICAL
WASHER manual engaging capscrew. See the Sec-
WASHER STUD
tion 6.
GASKET
13. Remove the remaining axle shaft(s) as nec-
essary from the axle(s) that will remain on
the road when the vehicle is transported
14. Install a cover over the open end of each
hub where an axle shaft was removed. This
will prevent dirt from entering the bearing
PARAFUSO WASHER cavity and minimize loss of lubricant
SHAFT
AXLE HUB AXLE NOTE:
NON CONICAL SHAFT OR
WASHER FLANGE
If an air supply will be used for the brake sys-
Figure 11.1
RETENTION tem of the transported vehicle, continue with
Steps 15 and 16, otherwise continue with
8. Identify each axle shaft to be removed from Step 17.
the axle assembly so they can be installed 15. Connect an auxiliary air supply to the brake
in the same location after transporting or re- system of the vehicle that is being trans-
pair is completed. ported. Before moving the vehicle, charge
9. Remove the conical washers, the axle shafts the brake system with the correct amount of
and gaskets, if used. Figure 11.1. air pressure to operate the brakes. Refer to
10. Desconecte a mangueira de ar do cilindro the instructions supplied by the manufactur-
de acionamento do mecanismo de blo- GTQHVJGXGJKENGHQTRTQEGFWTGUCPFURGEKſ-
queio. FIGURE 11.2 cations. If an auxiliary air supply is not used,
continue with Step 17.
16. When the correct amount of air pressure
is in the brake system, release the parking
brakes of the vehicle that is being transport-
ed. Step 17 is not required.
17. If there are spring or parking brakes on the
axle(s) that will remain on the road when
THREADED DCDL the vehicle is transported, and they can-
not be released by air pressure, manually
compress and lock each spring so that the
brakes are released. See the manufactur-
er’s instructions.
HOLE IN BED
CILYNDER
Towing or Drive-Away
1. If an auxiliary air supply was used, apply the
vehicle parking brakes using the switch inside
the cab of the vehicle. If an auxiliary air supply
was not used, begin with Step 2.
CAPSCREW
AIR HOSE MANUAL ENGAG-
ING
Figure 11.2

2. Apply the vehicle spring or parking brakes Table AG
by manually releasing each spring that was
compressed before begin to transport. See
the vehicle manufacturer’s instructions. Single Remove the left side axle shaft inner side
Axle of the road
3. Disconnect the auxiliary air supply, if used,
from the brake system of the vehicle that was Remove the right side axle
Front Axle
transported. Connect the vehicle’s air supply shaft, outer side of the road
Tandem
to the brake system. Axle
Rear Remove the left side axle
4. Remove the covers from the hubs.
Axle shaft, inner inside of the road
NOTE:
Install the axle shaft(s) indicated in Table
AG. These Axle shafts have a double row of 6. Install the conical washers, if used, over each
splines that engage with the splines of the UVWFCPFKPVQVJGVCRGTGFJQNGUQHVJGƀCPIG
side gear and shift collar in the differential 7. Install the washers and capscrews or stud
case. FIGURE 11.3. nuts. Determine the size of the fasteners and
tighten the capscrews or nuts to the corre-
5. Install the gasket, if used, and axle shaft into
sponding torque value shown in Table AH.
the axle housing and differential in the same
NQECVKQP 6JG ICUMGV CPF ƀCPIG QH VJG CZNG
UJCHVOWUVDGƀCVCICKPUVVJGJWD4QVCVGVJG
axle shaft or the driveline as necessary to
CNKIPVJGURNKPGUCPFVJGJQNGUKPVJGƀCPIG Table AH
with the studs in the hub. Figure 11.1.
SINGLE AXLE OR REAR AXLE OF TANDEM SHOWN

WITH SCREW-IN DCDL SHIFT ASSEMBLY AND Type of Fas-
SHOWN IN THE LOCKED OR ENGAGED POSITION Thread Size Tandem Axle
tener
0,31”-24 0,24-33 (18-24)

Capscrew 0,50”-13 115-156 (85-115)
0,44”-20 68-102 (50-75)

0,50”-20 102-156 (75-115)
Stud Nuts/Plain 0,56”-18 149-224 (110-165)
Nut
0,62”-18 203-312 (150-230)
0,75”-16 420-542 (310-400)
0,44”-20 54-88 (40-65)
0,50”-20 65-100 (88-136)
Locknut 0,56”-18 136-197 (100-145)
0,62”-18 176-258 (130-190)
0,75”-16 366-475 (270-350)
1 -
LEFT-HAND, ROADSIDE, AXLE SHAFT
2 -
SHIFT ASSEMBLY
3 -
SHIFT COLLAR
4 -
RIGHT-HAND, CURBSIDE, AXLE SHAFT
5 -
DOUBLE ROW OF SPLINES
6 -
SHIFT COLLAR AND DIFFERENTIAL CASE SPLINES ENGAGED
OR LOCKED
7 - SIDE GEAR
8 - DIFFERENTIAL CASE

8. Unlock or disengage the DCDL by removing Table AI
the manual engaging capscrew from the shift
assembly.
9. Install the manual engaging capscrew Single Remove de left side axle shaft inner side
Axles of the road
into the storage hole. The storage hole of
threaded shift assemblies is located in the Remove the right side axle
shift tower of the differential next to the cyl- Front Axle
inder. Tighten the capscrew to 15-25 lb-ft Tandem
(20-35 N m). Figure11.2. Axles
Remove the left side axle
10. Connect the air hose to the shift cylinder. Tight- Rear Axle shaft, inner inside of the
road
en the air hose to 22-30 lb-ft (30-40 Nm).
11. Install the remaining axle shaft into the axle
housing and differential
12. Check the lubricant level in the axles and
hubs where the axle shafts were removed.
Add the correct type and amount of lubricant
if necessary. See the Section 7. CONICAL WASHER RETENTION
STUD NUT
WASHER CONICAL WASHER
Previous Tandem Axle, with Driver-Con- STUD
trolled Main Differential Lock (DCDL GASKET
— Bolt-On DCDL Shift Assembly) and
with Inter-Axle Differential (IAD)
Before Towing or Drive-Away
wheels to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
2. Apply the parking brake using the switch in- PARAFUSO WASHER
SHAFT
side the cab of the vehicle. AXLE SHAT OR HUB AXLE
3. Shift the transmission into neutral and start FLANGE
NON CONICAL WASH-
the vehicle’s engine. ER RETENTION
Figure 11.4
4. Shift the DCDL to the unlocked or disengaged
position using the switch inside the cab of the
vehicle. The indicator light in the cab will go
off. .QQUGPEQPKECNYCUJGTUHTQOVJGƀCPIGQH
5. Stop the engine. the axle shaf,if used. Figure 11.4. See the
Section 3.
NOTE:
8. Identify each axle shaft to be removed from
Remove in this point, only axle shaft (s) show the axle assembly so they can be installed
(s) in table AI, that will remain on the road when in the same location after transporting or re-
the vehicle is transported. pair is completed.
6. Remove the stud nuts or capscrews and the 9. Remove the conical washer, gasket, IF
YCUJGTUHTQOVJGƀCPIGQHVJGCZNGUJCH(+)- used, and axle shaft Figure 11.4.
URE 11.4. 10.Remove the manual engaging capscrew
from the storage hole. The storage hole of
threaded shift assemblies is located in the
shift tower of the differential, next to the cyl-
inder. Figure 11.5.

BOLT ON SHIFT ASSEMBLY NOTE:
When the locking ring is completely engaged
TOP STORAGE HOLE FOR MANUAL with the main differential Cage splines, the
ENGAGING CAPSCREW
differential is locked and the driveline do
not be rotate. Figure 11.7.
MANUAL
ENGAGING AIR LINE D. While the differential is held locked position by
CAPSCREW air pressure, rotate the manual engaging cap-
PLUG AND screw to right until you feel resistance against
GASKET the piston Stop to rotate the capscrew.
WIRE
E. Place the system switch lock of the main dif-
ferential cage in the position unlocked or dis-
engagedo.
BOTTON STORAGE POSICIÓN DEL ORI-
HOLE FOR PLUG F. Stop the engine. Continue from step 15.
FICIO PARA TOR-
AND GASKET NILLO DE ACOPLA-
MIENTO MANUAL
Figure 11.5 BOLT-ON SHIFT ASSEMBLY
MANUAL
11. Remove the plug and gasket from the stor- ENGAGING
CAPSCREW
age hole. Install the plug and gasket into the
threaded hole in the center of the shift cylinder
cover. Tighten to 15-25 lb-ft (20-35 Nm). Fig-
ure 11.5.
12. Lock or engage the main differential Cage
using using one of the following methods:
pressurized air method or manual engaging
method
Figure 11.6
13. Lock or engage the main diferential cage us-
ing the pressurized air method. SINGLE AXLE OR REAR AXLE OF TANDEM SHOWN WITH
BOLT-ON DCDL SHIFT ASSEMBLY AND SHOWN IN THE
A. Install the manual engaging capscrew into LOCKED, ENGAGED POSITION
the threaded hole in the center of the cyl-
inder. Turn the capscrew to the right 3 or 5
laps. FIGURE 11.6.
B. Shift the transmission into neutral and start the
vehicle’s engine. Keep the engine idling to in-
crease the air pressure in the system. Does not
release the parking brake.
C. Shift the main differential Cage to lock or
engaged using the switch inside the cab the
vheicle. When differential is locked, the indi-
cator light in the cab will go on.
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the driveline or IAD until main differential Cage
be locked and the indicator light will go on.
1 -
LEFT-HAND, ROADSIDE, AXLE SHAFT
2 -
SHIFT ASSEMBLY
3 -
SHIFT COLLAR
4 -
RIGHT-HAND, CURBSIDE, AXLE SHAFT
5 -
DOUBLE ROW OF SPLINES
6 -
SHIFT COLLAR AND DIFFERENTIAL CASE SPLINES ENGAGED
OR LOCKED SIDE GEAR
7 - SIDE GEAR
8 - DIFFERENTAIL CASE

14. Lock or engaged the main differential Cage 15. Remove the remaining axle shaft(s) as nec-
using the manual engaging methoid. essary from the axle(s) that will remain on
A. Install the manual engaging capscrew into the road when the vehicle is transported.
the threaded hole in the center of the cylin- 16. Install a cover over the open end of each hub
der. FIGURE 11.6. where an axle shaft was removed. This will
prevent dirt from entering the bearing cavity
CAUTION and minimize loss of lubricant.
WHEN YOU TURN THE CAPSCREW IN NOTE:
STEP D AND YOU FEEL A HIGH RESIS- If an air supply will be used for the brake
TANCE, STOP TURNING THE CAPSCREW. system of the transported vehicle, continue
A HIGH RESISTANCE AGAINST THE CAP- with Steps 17 and 18. Otherwise continue
SCREW INDICATES THAT THE SPLINES with Step 19.
OF THE SHIFT COLLAR AND DIFFEREN-
TIAL CASE ARE NOT ALIGNED. DAMAGE 17. Connect an auxiliary air supply to the brake
TO THE THREADS OF THE CYLINDER AND system of the vehicle that is being transport-
CAPSCREW WILL RESULT. ed. Before moving the vehicle, charge the
brake system with the correct amount of air
B. Turn the capscrew to the right until the head pressure to operate the brakes. Refer to the
is approximately 0.25- to 0.50-inch (6.4 to instructions supplied by the manufacturer
12.7 mm) from the cylinder. The capscrew is QHVJGXGJKENGHQTRTQEGFWTGUCPFURGEKſEC-
now in the service position and the shift col- tions. If an auxiliary air supply is not used,
lar is locked or engaged. Figure 11.8. When continue with Ste19.
turning the capscrew you will feel a small
18. When the correct amount of air pressure is in
amount of resistance. This is normal.
the brake system, release the parking brakes
Ŗ +H[QWHGGNCJKIJTGUKUVCPEGDGHQTGCEJKGXKPI of the vehicle that is being transported. The
the 0.25- to 0.50-inch distance between the step 19 is not required.
capscrew head and cylinder, stop turning the
19. If there are spring or parking brakes on the
capscrew and continue with Step C, step D
axle that will remain on the road when the
and step E.
vehicle is transported, and they cannot be
C.Rotate de driveline or IAD only a small portion released by air pressure, manually compress
of rotation. and lock each spring so that the brakes are
D. Tighten the manual engaging capscrew to released. See the manufacturer’s instruc-
right. if you feel a high resistance,stop turn- tions.
ing the capscrew.
E. Repeat the step C and step D until you feel After Towing or Drive-Away
a small resistance in the capscrew. Continue 1. If an auxiliary air supply was used, apply the
with step B. Continue from step 15. vehicle parking brakes using the switch in-
side the cab of the vehicle. If an auxiliary air
supply was not used, begin with Step 2.
2. Apply the vehicle spring or parking brakes
by manually releasing each spring that was
compressed before transporting started. See
the manufacturer’s instructions.
from the brake system of the vehicle that
was transported. Connect the vehicle’s air
supply to the brake system.
0,25 -0,50 “
(6,4 - 12,7 mm) Figure 11.8

Note: 8. Unlock or disengage the DCDL by remov-
Install the axle shaft(s) indicated in Table AJ. ing the manual engaging capscrew from the
Axle shafts with a DCDL have a double row shift assembly.
of splines that engage with the splines of the 9. Install the manual engaging capscrew into
side gear and shift collar in the differential the storage hole. The storage hole of bolt-
case. FIGURE 11.7. ed on shift assemblies is located in the top
5. Install the gasket, if used, and axle shaft into side of the shift cylinder cover. Tighten the
the axle housing and differential in the same capscrew to 15-25 lb-ft (20-35 N m). Figure
NQECVKQP 6JG ICUMGV CPF ƀCPIG QH VJG CZNG 11.5.
UJCHVOWUVDGƀCVCICKPUVVJGJWD4QVCVGVJG 10. Remove the plug and gasket from the stor-
axle shaft or the driveline as necessary to age hole. Install the plug and gasket into the
CNKIPVJGURNKPGUCPFVJGJQNGUKPVJGƀCPIG threaded hole in the center of the shift. cyl-
with the studs in the hub. Figure 11.4. inder cover. Tighten to 15-25 lb-ft (20-35 N
m).
11. Install the remaining axle shaft(s) into the
Table AJ axle housing and diffrential.
Single Remove the left side axle shaft inner side 12. Check the lubricant level in the axles and
Axles of the Road hubs where the axle shafts were removed.
Add the correct type and amount of lubri-
Front Axle
Remove the right side axle cant if necessary. See the Section 7.
Tandem Forward Tandem Axle, without Driver-
Axles -Controlled Main Differential Lock
Remove the left side axle
Rear Axle (DCDL), with Inter-Axle Differential
shaft, inner inside the road
(IAD)
Before Towing or Drive-Away
6. Install the conical washerss, if used, over each 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface. Block the
UVWFCPFKPVQVJGVCRGTGFJQNGUQHVJGƀCPIG wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving.
7. Install the washers and capscrews or stud 2. Apply the vehicle parking brakes using the
nuts. Determine the size of the fasteners and switch inside the cab of the vehicle
tighten the capscrews or nuts to the corre- 3. Shift the transmission into neutral and start
sponding torque value shown in Table AK. the vehicle’s engine.
4. Shift the IAD to the unlocked or disengaged
position using the switch inside the cab of the
Tabela AK vehicle. The indicator light in the cab will go
off.
Thread Torque Value Nm (lb- 5. Stop the engine.
Fastener
Size ft)
Note:
Capscrews
0,31”-24 24-33 (18-24) Remove both axle shafts from the axle(s)
0,50”-13 115-156 (85-115) that will remain on the road when the vehi-
0,44”-20 68-102 (50-75) cle is transported.
0,50”-20 102-156 (75-115) 6. Remove the stud nuts or capscrews and
Stud Nuts/
0,56”-18 149-224 (110-165)
Plain Nut YCUJGTU HTQO VJG ƀCPIG QH VJG CZNG UJCHV
0,62”-18 203-312 (150-230)
Figure 11.9.
0,75”-16 420-542 (310-400)
7. Loosen the conical washers, if used, in the
0,44”-20 54-88 (40-65)
ƀCPIGQHVJGCZNGUJCHV(KIWTG5GGVJG
0,50”-20 88-136 (65-100)
Section 3.
Locknut 0,56”-18 136-197 (110-145)
0,62”-18 176-258 (130-190)
0,75”-16 366-475 (270-350)

CONICAL WASHER RETENTION After Towing or Drive-Away:

STUD NUT
CONICAL 1. If an auxiliary air supply was used, apply the
WASHER WASHER vehicle parking brakes using the switch inside
STUD
the cab of the vehicle. If an auxiliary air supply
GASKET
was not used, begin with Step 2.
2. Apply the vehicle spring or parking brakes by
manually releasing each spring that was com-
pressed before transporting started. See the
manufacturer’s instructions.
PARAFUSO WASHER from the brake system of the vehicle that was
SHAFT HUB
AXLE SHAFT AXLE transported
NON CONICAL WASHER OR FLANGE
Connect the vehicle’s air supply to the brake
system.
8. Identify each axle shaft that is removed from
the axle assembly so they can be installed
in the same location after transporting or re- 5. Install the gasket, if used, and axle shaft into
pair is completed. the axle housing and differential in the same
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9. Remove the conical washers, gasket, if
UJCHVOWUVDGƀCVCICKPUVVJGJWD4QVCVGVJG
used, and the axle shaft from the axle as-
axle shaft or the driveline as necessary to
sembly. Figure 11.9.
CNKIP VJG URNKPGU CPF VJG JQNGU KP VJG ƀCPIG
10. Install a cover over the open end of each with the studs in the hub. Figure 11.9.
hub where an axle shaft was removed. This
6. Install the conical washers, se usadas, if used,
will prevent dirt from entering the bearing
over each stud and into the tapered holes of
cavity and loss of lubricant
VJGƀCPIG
NOTE: 7. Install the washers and capscrews or stud
If an air supply will be used for the brake nuts. Determine the size of the fasteners and
system of the transported vehicle, continue tighten the capscrews or nuts to the torque
with Step 11 and Step 12, otherwise contin- value shown in Table AL.
ue with Step 13.
11. Connect an auxiliary air supply to the brake
system of the vehicle that is being transport- Tabla AL
ed. Before moving the vehicle, charge the
brake system with the correct amount of air
pressure to operate the brakes. Refer to the Fastener Thread Size Torque Value Nm (Ib-ft)
instructions supplied by the manufacturer
QHVJGXGJKENGHQTRTQEGFWTGUCPFURGEKſEC- 0,31”-24 24-33 (18-24)
Capscrews
tions. If an auxiliary air supply is not used, 0,50”-13 115-156 (85-115)
continue with Step 13. 0,44”-20 68-102 (50-75)
12. When the correct amount of air pressure is in 0,50”-20 102-156 (75-115)
Stud Nuts/
the brake system, release the parking brakes 0,56”-18 149-224 (110-165)
Plain Nuts
of the vehicle that is being transported. Step 0,62”-18 203-312 (150-230)
13 is not required. 0,75”-16 420-542 (310-400)
13. If there are spring or parking brakes on the 0,44”-20 54-88 (40-65)
axle(s) that will remain on the road when the 0,50”-20 88-136 (65-100)
vehicle is transported, and they cannot be re- Locknut 0,56”-18 136-197 (110-145)
leased by air pressure, manually compress 0,62”-18 176-258 (130-190)
and lock each spring so that the brakes are 0,75”-16 366-475 (270-350)
released. See the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions.

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MAINTENANCE MANUAL

Differential axles Tandem

1 - Exploded Views ................................................................................................... 04

Information contained in this publication was in effect at the time

OIL PUMP PARTS

ITEM Description ITEM Description

ITEM Description ITEM Description

CURRENT DCDL ANTERIOR DESIGN DCDL

NO SPIN® ASSEMBLY OIL PUMP

MAIN DIFFERENTIAL CASE

Introduction Axle Models Covered in This Manual

Optional Pressurized Lubrication System

Inter Axle Differential (IAD)

Use of Traction Chains

INFORMATION OF IDENTICATION THE MODEL AXLE AN THE IDENTIFICATION TAG

Differential Type: Differential size. Larger

Nominal Axle Load Rating (GAWR): In thousands of pounds. Individual

3. Disconnect the air lines at the inter axle dif-

3. Mark each axle shaft before it is removed

TOP TWO FAS-

5. Remove the output shaft bearing cage cap-

2. Remove all but the top two differential to housing

NOTE: SPACER OIL SEAL

A model for differential is described in sec-

8. Use a lifting tool to lift the differential by the NOTE:

4. If necessary, remove the output shaft and

B. Press the output shaft and cones bearing

Removal Bearing Cones the Output Shaft

USED BEARINF CUP

4. Repeat the procedure at two more locations

Removal the Input Shaft and Inter-Axle

7. Paint alignment marks on the helical drive

8. Remove the input shaft, oil pump, if used,

9. Remove the shims from between the bear-

1. Use the correct tool to remove the fork or

CAGE ASSEMBLY AND

Rivets must not touch

E. If the pump is worn or damaged, replace the Figure 3.37

2. Remove the piston from the shift shaft.

5. Remove the capscrews and washers that

BEARING CAP BEARING ADJUSTING RING

NOTE: Figure 3.47

CAUTION 4. If necessary, remove the inner bearing

D. Remove the outer spacer, outer bearing cone

Clean, Dry and Inspect PartsClean and

SPALLING AND FLAKING

New Fasteners with Pre-Applied Adhesive

NOTE: Figure 4.9

Meritor Aplication Adhesive 2297-T-

Differential to Housing Joint Sealing

LOCTITE® 242 THREADLOCKER APPLICATION

14. Install the capscrews. Use a crossing pat-

11. Install two long studs in the differential to

On the front face or

1 - PART NUMBER, TOOTH COMBINATION NUMBER, NOTE:

Pinion dimension (PC) Drive Pinion Ring Gear

Conventional drive At the end at -1

Generoid drive At the end at

2. Compare the axle ratios shown on both MARKS MARKS

Rotate the Forward Driveshaft to Check

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