SERVICE MANUALFig. 1. IH Single Reduction Tandem Rear AxleGENERALThis service manual covers rebuild proceduresand specifications for the IH built Single ReductionTandem Axle. Both forward rear and rear rear axles ofthe models RA-341, 351 and 355 rear axles areincluded. The repairs are performed principally on thepower divider and differential carrier of the forward axleand the differential carrier of the rear rear axle after theyare removed from the axle housing.DESCRIPTIONThe IH thru-drive tandem rear axle consists of aheavy-duty single reduction axle with integral powerdivider and inter-axle differential for the forward rear axleand a conventional heavy-duty single reduction axle forthe rear -rear axle. Differential parts, ring gear andpinion sets, bearings, and axle shafts are commonbetween the forward and rear axles.The forward axle has the power divider anc inter-axle differential mounted on the forward side of thedifferential carrier. A thru-shaft carries driving torquethrough the forward axle housing to the rear rear axle.Driving torque is delivered to the forward rear axle via theintermediate idler gear anda driven gear mounted on the pinion shaft of the forwardaxle.The complete differential carrier and powerdivider may be removed from the forward axle housingas a unit with the axle mounted in the truck as well aswhen the axle is removed. Also the power divider maybe removed individually without removing the differentialcarrier. This permits servicing the power divider withoutdisturbing the forward axle differential.REMOVALFORWARD REAR AND REAR REAR AXLESRemove Axle Shafts From Wheels and Housings1.Drain lube from both axle housings and thepower divider. To drain power divider, removeplug from bottom of intermediate case.2.Take off all nuts from studs around rear wheelhub.3.Loosen shaft from hub by striking center of axleshaft flange with 2.3 - 2.7 Kg (5-6 lb.) hammer orsledge.4.Pull axle shafts from housing.CTS-4044PRINTED IN UNITED STATES OF AMERICAPage 3
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