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Maintenance Manual 9K
PRC 775P
PRC 775 W3H
PRC 425Q PRC 775P

(with Q Plus™ Cam Brakes) PRC 775 W3H
PRC 425 W3H
Service Notes
This maintenance manual describes the correct

service and repair procedures for AxleTech
planetary axle wheel ends. The information
! WARNING A WARNING indicates a
procedure that you must
contained in this manual was current at time of
follow exactly to avoid
printing and is subject to change without notice
serious personal injury.
or liability.
You must follow your company procedures when ! CAUTION A CAUTION indicates a
you service or repair equipment or components. procedure that you must
You must understand all procedures and follow exactly to avoid
instructions before you begin to work on a unit. damaging equipment or
Some procedures require the use of special tools components. Serious
for safe and correct service. Failure to use special personal injury can also
tools when required can cause serious personal occur.
injury to service personnel, as well as damage
equipment and components. This symbol indicates that
fasteners must be
The instructions contained in this Field tightened to a specific
Maintenance Manual are intended for use by torque.
skilled and experienced mechanics
knowledgeable in the installation, repair and NOTE: A NOTE indicates an
replacement of the AxleTech product described operation, procedure or
herein. Installation, maintenance and replacement instruction that is
of such products require a high degree of skill and important for proper
experience. The consequences of improper service. A NOTE can also
installation, maintenance or replacement supply information that
(including the use of inferior or substandard will help to make service
components) are grave and can result in product quicker and easier.
failure and resulting loss of control of the vehicle,
possible injury to or death of persons and/or
possible future or additional axle damage. How to Order
AxleTech does not authorize anyone other than
highly skilled and experienced individuals to Order items from AxleTech International.
attempt to utilize the instructions contained in this
Manual for the installation, maintenance or Phone orders are also accepted by calling
replacement of the product described herein, and AxleTech International’s Customer Service Center
AxleTech shall have no liability of any kind for at 877-547-3907 or send a fax to 866-547-3987.
damages arising out of (or in connection with)
any other use of the information contained in this
Manual.
AxleTech International uses the following

notations to warn the user of possible safety
problems and to provide information that will
prevent damage to equipment and components.
Table of Contents
! Asbestos and Non-Asbestos Fibers Warnings.................................................................................1

Section 1: Exploded Views
PRC 425Q (with Q Plus™ Cam Brakes) ........................................................................................................2
PRC 425 W3H .................................................................................................................................................3
PRC 775P ........................................................................................................................................................4
PRC 775 W3H .................................................................................................................................................5
Section 2: Introduction
Description .....................................................................................................................................................6
Identification ..................................................................................................................................................7
Section 3: Disassembly
PRC 425Q (with Q Plus™ Cam Brakes) Planetary Axle
Removal – PRC 425 Q Plus™ Cam Brake Planetary Axle Wheel End .................................................8
Brake Drum
Planetary Spider Assembly...................................................................................................................10
Cam Brakes.............................................................................................................................................11
Spindle and Brake Spider
PRC 425 W3H Wet Disc Brake

Removal – PRC 425 W3H Wet Disc Brake Wheel End.........................................................................13
Preliminary Disassembly
Wheel End ..............................................................................................................................................15
Spindle and Piston Housing
Wet Disc Brakes .....................................................................................................................................16
PRC 775P Planetary Axle

Removal – PRC 775P Planetary Axle Wheel End.................................................................................17
Brake Drum
Cam Brakes.............................................................................................................................................20

Removal – PRC 775 W3H Wet Disc Brake Wheel End........................................................................21
Preliminary Disassembly
Wheel End ..............................................................................................................................................23
Spindle and Piston Housing
Wet Disc Brakes .....................................................................................................................................24
Table of Contents
Section 4: Prepare Parts for Assembly

Clean Ground or Polished Parts .................................................................................................................25
Clean Parts with a Rough Finish
Clean Axle Assemblies
Dry Cleaned Parts
Prevent Corrosion
Inspect Parts.................................................................................................................................................26
Inspect Tapered Roller Bearings
Inspect the Bevel Pinion and Ring Gear Sets............................................................................................27
Inspect the Main Differential Assembly.....................................................................................................28
Inspect the Axle Shafts
Inspect the Yoke
Inspect the Brakes
Repair or Replace Parts
Repair Welding
Apply Silicone Gasket Material ..................................................................................................................29
Section 5: Assembly
PRC 425Q (with Q Plus™ Cam Brakes) Planetary Axle
PRC 425Q (with Q Plus™ Cam Brakes) Planetary Axle Wheel End ..................................................30
Prepare Parts for Assembly
Assembly
Spindle, Brake Spider and Brake
Wheel End ..............................................................................................................................................31
Adjust the Wheel Bearing Preload ......................................................................................................32
Planetary Spider and Gearing Assembly
Planetary Spider Assembly ..................................................................................................................33

Assembly – PRC 425 W3H Wet Disc Brake Wheel End ......................................................................34
Spindle and Piston Housing to the Axle Housing
Wet Disc Brakes
Wheel End ..............................................................................................................................................35
Planetary Spider and Gearing Assembly ............................................................................................37
Planetary Spider Assembly ..................................................................................................................38
Fill Wet Disc Brakes with Hydraulic Fluid

Assembly – PRC 775P Planetary Axle Wheel End ..............................................................................39
Wheel End ..............................................................................................................................................40
Planetary Spider Assembly
Table of Contents

Assembly – PRC 775 W3H Wet Disc Brake Wheel End ......................................................................43
Spindle and Piston Housing to the Axle Housing
Wet Disc Brakes
Wheel End
Fill Wet Disc Brakes with Hydraulic Fluid
Section 6: Specifications
PRC 425 Q Plus™ Wheel End Torque Chart ..............................................................................................48
PRC 425 W3H Wheel End Torque Chart ....................................................................................................49
PRC 775P Wheel End Torque Chart ..........................................................................................................50
PRC 775 W3H Wheel End Torque Chart ....................................................................................................51
Lubrication Specifications ..........................................................................................................................52
Lubrication Schedule
Wet Disc Brake Coolant Specifications......................................................................................................53
Sump and Forced Cooling Systems With Hub Seals
Coolant Change Intervals
Hydraulic Fluid Specifications
Notes
Asbestos and Non-Asbestos Fibers
! ASBESTOS FIBER WARNING ! NON-ASBESTOS FIBERS WARNING

The following procedures for servicing brakes are recommended to reduce The following procedures for servicing brakes are recommended to reduce
exposure to asbestos fiber dust, a cancer and lung disease hazard. Material exposure to non-asbestos fiber dust, a potential cancer and lung disease
Safety Data Sheets are available from AxleTech. hazard. Material Safety Data Sheets are available from AxleTech.
Hazard Summary Hazard Summary

Because some brake linings contain asbestos, workers who service brakes must Most recently manufactured brake linings do not contain asbestos fibers. These brake
understand the potential hazards of asbestos and precautions for reducing risks. Exposure linings may contain one or more of a variety of ingredients, including glass fibers, mineral
to airborne asbestos dust can cause serious and possibly fatal diseases, including wool, aramid fibers, ceramic fibers and silica that can present health risks if inhaled.
asbestosis (a chronic lung disease) and cancer, principally lung cancer and mesothelioma Scientists disagree on the extent of the risks from exposure to these substances.
(a cancer of the lining of the chest or abdominal cavities). Some studies show that the risk Nonetheless, exposure to silica dust can cause silicosis, a non-cancerous lung disease.
of lung cancer among persons who smoke and who are exposed to asbestos is much Silicosis gradually reduces lung capacity and efficiency and can result in serious
greater than the risk for non-smokers. Symptoms of these diseases may not become breathing difficulty. Some scientists believe other types of non-asbestos fibers, when
apparent for 15, 20 or more years after the first exposure to asbestos. inhaled, can cause similar diseases of the lung. In addition, silica dust and ceramic fiber
Accordingly, workers must use caution to avoid creating and breathing dust when dust are known to the State of California to cause lung cancer. U.S. and international
servicing brakes. Specific recommended work practices for reducing exposure to agencies have also determined that dust from mineral wool, ceramic fibers and silica are
asbestos dust follow. Consult your employer for more details. potential causes of cancer.
Accordingly, workers must use caution to avoid creating and breathing dust when
Recommended Work Practices servicing brakes. Specific recommended work practices for reducing exposure to non-
asbestos dust follow. Consult your employer for more details.
1. Separate Work Areas. Whenever feasible, service brakes in a separate area away
from other operations to reduce risks to unprotected persons. OSHA has set a maximum
allowable level of exposure for asbestos of 0.1 f/cc as an 8-hour time-weighted average Recommended Work Practices
and 1.0 f/cc averaged over a 30-minute period. Scientists disagree, however, to what 1. Separate Work Areas. Whenever feasible, service brakes in a separate area away
extent adherence to the maximum allowable exposure levels will eliminate the risk of from other operations to reduce risks to unprotected persons.
disease that can result from inhaling asbestos dust. OSHA requires that the following sign
be posted at the entrance to areas where exposures exceed either of the maximum 2. Respiratory Protection. OSHA has set a maximum allowable level of exposure for
allowable levels: silica of 0.1 mg/m3 as an 8-hour time-weighted average. Some manufacturers of non-
asbestos brake linings recommend that exposures to other ingredients found in non-
DANGER: ASBESTOS asbestos brake linings be kept below 1.0 f/cc as an 8-hour time-weighted average.
CANCER AND LUNG DISEASE HAZARD Scientists disagree, however, to what extent adherence to these maximum allowable
AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY exposure levels will eliminate the risk of disease that can result from inhaling non-
RESPIRATORS AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING asbestos dust.
ARE REQUIRED IN THIS AREA Therefore, wear respiratory protection at all times during brake servicing, beginning with
the removal of the wheels. Wear a respirator equipped with a high-efficiency (HEPA)
2. Respiratory Protection. Wear a respirator equipped with a high-efficiency (HEPA) filter filter approved by NIOSH or MSHA, if the exposures levels may exceed OSHA or
approved by NIOSH or MSHA for use with asbestos at all times when servicing brakes, manufacturer’s recommended maximum levels. Even when exposures are expected to
beginning with the removal of the wheels. be within the maximum allowable levels, wearing such a respirator at all times during
3. Procedures for Servicing Brakes. brake servicing will help minimize exposure.
a. Enclose the brake assembly within a negative pressure enclosure. The enclosure 3. Procedures for Servicing Brakes.
should be equipped with a HEPA vacuum and worker arm sleeves. With the enclosure a. Enclose the brake assembly within a negative pressure enclosure. The enclosure
in place, use the HEPA vacuum to loosen and vacuum residue from the brake parts. should be equipped with a HEPA vacuum and worker arm sleeves. With the
b. As an alternative procedure, use a catch basin with water and a biodegradable, non- enclosure in place, use the HEPA vacuum to loosen and vacuum residue from the
phosphate, water-based detergent to wash the brake drum or rotor and other brake brake parts.
parts. The solution should be applied with low pressure to prevent dust from becoming b. As an alternative procedure, use a catch basin with water and a biodegradable, non-
airborne. Allow the solution to flow between the brake drum and the brake support or phosphate, water-based detergent to wash the brake drum or rotor and other brake
the brake rotor and caliper. The wheel hub and brake assembly components should be parts. The solution should be applied with low pressure to prevent dust from becoming
thoroughly wetted to suppress dust before the brake shoes or brake pads are removed. airborne. Allow the solution to flow between the brake drum and the brake support or
Wipe the brake parts clean with a cloth. the brake rotor and caliper. The wheel hub and brake assembly components should be
c. If an enclosed vacuum system or brake washing equipment is not available, employers thoroughly wetted to suppress dust before the brake shoes or brake pads are
may adopt their own written procedures for servicing brakes, provided that the removed. Wipe the brake parts clean with a cloth.
exposure levels associated with the employer’s procedures do not exceed the levels c. If an enclosed vacuum system or brake washing equipment is not available, carefully
associated with the enclosed vacuum system or brake washing equipment. Consult clean the brake parts in the open air. Wet the parts with a solution applied with a
OSHA regulations for more details. pump-spray bottle that creates a fine mist. Use a solution containing water, and, if
d. Wear a respirator equipped with a HEPA filter approved by NIOSH or MSHA for use available, a biodegradable, non-phosphate, water-based detergent. The wheel hub
with asbestos when grinding or machining brake linings. In addition, do such work in an and brake assembly components should be thoroughly wetted to suppress dust before
area with a local exhaust ventilation system equipped with a HEPA filter. the brake shoes or brake pads are removed. Wipe the brake parts clean with a cloth.
e. NEVER use compressed air by itself, dry brushing, or a vacuum not equipped with a d. Wear a respirator equipped with a HEPA filter approved by NIOSH or MSHA when
HEPA filter when cleaning brake parts or assemblies. NEVER use carcinogenic grinding or machining brake linings. In addition, do such work in an area with a local
solvents, flammable solvents, or solvents that can damage brake components as exhaust ventilation system equipped with a HEPA filter.
wetting agents. e. NEVER use compressed air by itself, dry brushing, or a vacuum not equipped with a
4. Cleaning Work Areas. Clean work areas with a vacuum equipped with a HEPA filter or HEPA filter when cleaning brake parts or assemblies. NEVER use carcinogenic
by wet wiping. NEVER use compressed air or dry sweeping to clean work areas. When you solvents, flammable solvents, or solvents that can damage brake components as
empty vacuum cleaners and handle used rags, wear a respirator equipped with a HEPA wetting agents.
filter approved by NIOSH or MSHA for use with asbestos. When you replace a HEPA filter, 4. Cleaning Work Areas. Clean work areas with a vacuum equipped with a HEPA filter
wet the filter with a fine mist of water and dispose of the used filter with care. or by wet wiping. NEVER use compressed air or dry sweeping to clean work areas.
5. Worker Clean-Up. After servicing brakes, wash your hands before you eat, drink or When you empty vacuum cleaners and handle used rags, wear a respirator equipped
smoke. Shower after work. Do not wear work clothes home. Use a vacuum equipped with with a HEPA filter approved by NIOSH or MSHA, to minimize exposure. When you
a HEPA filter to vacuum work clothes after they are worn. Launder them separately. Do not replace a HEPA filter, wet the filter with a fine mist of water and dispose of the used filter
shake or use compressed air to remove dust from work clothes. with care.
6. Waste Disposal. Dispose of discarded linings, used rags, cloths and HEPA filters with 5. Worker Clean-Up. After servicing brakes, wash your hands before you eat, drink or
care, such as in sealed plastic bags. Consult applicable EPA, state and local regulations on smoke. Shower after work. Do not wear work clothes home. Use a vacuum equipped
waste disposal. with a HEPA filter to vacuum work clothes after they are worn. Launder them separately.
Do not shake or use compressed air to remove dust from work clothes.
Regulatory Guidance 6. Waste Disposal. Dispose of discarded linings, used rags, cloths and HEPA filters with
References to OSHA, NIOSH, MSHA, and EPA, which are regulatory agencies in the United care, such as in sealed plastic bags. Consult applicable EPA, state and local regulations
States, are made to provide further guidance to employers and workers employed within on waste disposal.
the United States. Employers and workers employed outside of the United States should
consult the regulations that apply to them for further guidance. Regulatory Guidance
References to OSHA, NIOSH, MSHA, and EPA, which are regulatory agencies in the
United States, are made to provide further guidance to employers and workers employed
within the United States. Employers and workers employed outside of the United States
should consult the regulations that apply to them for further guidance.
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Section 1
Exploded View
PRC 425Q (with Q Plus™ Cam Brakes)

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ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION

1 Brake Drum 10 Snap Ring 19 Wheel Nut
2 Setscrew 11 Planetary Sun Gear 20 Hub
3 Planetary Spider 12 Thrust Washer 21 Wheel Stud
4 Machine Screw 13 Planetary Ring Gear 22 Inner Bearing Cup
5 Pinion Shaft 14 Adjusting Nut Dowel Pin 23 Inner Bearing Cone
6 Outer Thrust Washer 15 Adjusting Nut 24 Oil Seal Assembly
7 Planetary Pinion Gear 16 Outer Bearing Cone 25 Cap Screw (3/4-10 x 2.75)
8 Inner Thrust Washer 17 Outer Bearing Cup 26 Flat Washer
9 Thrust Button 18 O-Ring 27 Spindle
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Section 1
Exploded View
PRC 425 W3H
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1 Magnetic Drain/Fill Plug 11 Flat Washer 21 Wheel Nut
2 Setscrew 12 Capscrew 22 Hub
3 Planetary Spider 13 Snap Ring 23 Wheel Stud
4 Thrust Button 14 Inner Thrust Washer 24 Face Seal Assembly
5 Snap Ring 15 Planetary Pinion Gear 25 Inner Bearing Cup
6 Planetary Sun Gear 16 Outer Thrust Washer 26 Inner Bearing Cone
7 Thrust Washer 17 Planetary Pinion Shaft 27 Oil Seal Assembly
8 Planetary Ring Gear 18 Outer Bearing Cone 28 Spindle
9 Pin 19 Outer Bearing Cup
10 Adjusting Nut 20 O-Ring
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Section 1
Exploded View
PRC 775P
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1 Wheel Nut 13 Planetary Ring Gear Hub 24 Hub
2 Brake Drum 14 Adjusting Nut 25 Wheel Stud
3 Magnetic Drain Fill Plug 15 Lock Ring 26 Inner Bearing Cup
4 Planetary Spider 16 Inner Thrust Washer 27 Inner Bearing Cone
5 Thrust Button 17 Planetary Pinion Gear 28 Oil Seal Assembly
6 Thrust Button 18 Outer Thrust Washer 29 Capscrew
7 Snap Ring 19 Pinion Shaft 30 Flat Washer
8 Planetary Sun Gear 19A O-Ring (on pinion shaft) 31 Spindle
9 Thrust Washer 20 Machine Screw
10 Planetary Ring Gear 21 Outer Bearing Cone
11 Capscrew 22 Outer Bearing Cup
12 Lock 23 O-Ring
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Section 1
Exploded View
PRC 775 W3H

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1 Magnetic Drain Fill Plug 13 O-Ring 24 Face Seal Assembly
2 Planetary Spider 14 Lock Ring 25 Inner Bearing Cup
3 Thrust Button 15 Inner Thrust Washer 26 Inner Bearing Cone
4 Thrust Button 16 Planetary Pinion Gear 27 Oil Seal Assembly
5 Snap Ring 17 Outer Thrust Washer 28 Capscrew
6 Planetary Sun Gear 18 Pinion Shaft 29 Flat Washer
7 Thrust Washer 18A O-Ring (on pinion shaft) 30 Spindle
8 Adjusting Nut 19 Outer Bearing Cone
9 Planetary Ring Gear 20 Outer Bearing Cup
10 Capscrew 21 Wheel Nut
11 Lock 22 Wheel Stud
12 Planetary Ring Gear Hub 23 Hub
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Section 2
Introduction
Description • The teeth of the floating sun gear mesh with

the teeth of the planetary spur gears.
Meritor’s PRC 425Q (with Q Plus™ cam brakes) • The planetary gears rotate on planetary shafts
and PRC 775P planetary axles incorporate a single that are mounted on a spider. The planetary
reduction carrier/differential assembly with gear teeth in turn mesh with the teeth of the
hypoid gearing. They are equipped with the floating ring gear.
RS-145 carrier series. The final reduction is of
planetary spur designed gearing built into the • The hypoid gear set in the carrier transmits
wheel hubs. The axles have only cast housings. power to the axle shafts and the sun gear of
Figure 2.1. the final reduction, through the revolving
planetary gears, and into the planetary spider.
Figure 2.1 • The planetary wheel ends on both the PRC 425
and 775 are serviced almost identically for cam
or wet disc brakes.
• AxleTech does not service a carrier-mounted
park brake (if equipped).
• For the PRC 475 axle models, follow the
instructions for the PRC 775 wheel end.
PRC 425Q (with Q PLUS™ CAM BRAKES)
AxleTech planetary axles permit the hypoid

gearing of the carrier and the axle shafts to carry
only a nominal torsional load. At the same time,
they provide the highest practical numerical gear
reduction at the wheels.
• The hypoid pinion and differential assembly of
the first reduction supports the roller bearings.
• A hardened precision spacer between the inner
and outer pinion bearings adjusts and
maintains the pinion bearing preload.
• The positioning of the threaded adjusting rings
in the carrier leg and cap bores adjusts and
maintains the differential tapered bearing
preload.
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Section 2
Introduction
Identification
The exact axle model specification is shown on
the identification tag located on the axle housing.
Figure 2.2.
Figure 2.2 SINGLE PLANETARY AXLES
ONLY IF APPLICABLE: HOUSING TYPE

L – MOUNTING OTHER THAN PAD DESIGNATION:
P – PLANETARY R – RIGID WITH DRILLING C – INTEGRAL CAST
P R __ C 7 7 5 P 208
FIRST TWO OR THREE LAST DIGIT: BRAKE TYPE: EXACT

DIGITS: WHEEL END CARRIER N — NONE SPECIFICATION
DESIGNATION DESIGNATION P — CAM-MASTER® “P” SERIES CAM (Q PLUS™
(BASIC MODEL FOR BASE MODEL IN AXLE 425)
NUMBER) NUMBER W3H — DURA-DISC® 14.2 in. (360 mm) WET DISC
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Section 3
Disassembly
PRC 425Q (with Q Plus™ Cam Brakes) Wheel End Cross Section
WHEEL
INNER STUD OUTER
BEARING BEARING
OIL SEAL
ADJUSTING
NUT
PLANETARY
GEAR
SETSCREW
PLANETARY
PINION
SHAFT
PIN
THRUST
BUTTON
SUN
GEAR
SUN GEAR
THRUST
WASHER
MAGNETIC
DRAIN PLUG
PLANETARY RING GEAR
SPIDER
AXLE BRAKE MACHINE
SHAFT SPINDLE O-RING DRUM SCREW
Brake Drum
! WARNING
To prevent serious eye injury, always wear safe 1. Make sure the vehicle is on a level surface.
eye protection when you perform vehicle 2. Place blocks under the wheels not being
maintenance or service. serviced to keep the vehicle from moving.
Removal 3. Raise the vehicle so that the wheels of the axle

to be serviced are off the ground. Support the
vehicle with safety stands. Refer to the vehicle
PRC 425Q (with Q Plus™ Cam maintenance manual for instructions on
raising the vehicle.
Brakes) Planetary Axle
4. Remove the wheel nuts and dual tire/rim
Wheel End assemblies from both wheel ends.
! WARNING 5. Rotate the wheel ends so the magnetic drain

plug in the planetary spider is at the bottom.
Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from Remove the plug. Drain and discard the
moving. Support the vehicle with safety stands. lubricant from both wheel ends.
Do not work under a vehicle that is supported
only by jacks. Jacks can slip or fall over. Serious
personal injury can result.
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Section 3
Disassembly
6. If necessary, remove the magnetic drain plug
Figure 3.1
from the bottom of the axle housing. Drain and
discard the lubricant from the carrier center
section.
! WARNING
When you work on a spring chamber, carefully
follow the service instructions of the chamber
manufacturer. Sudden release of a compressed
spring can cause serious personal injury.
7. If the brake air chamber assembly has a spring

chamber unit, carefully cage and lock the
spring to prevent the spring from activating
during disassembly.
NOTE: If Meritor automatic slack adjusters are

used, refer to Maintenance Manual 4B, Automatic 10. Install capscrews into the threaded holes
Slack Adjuster for the correct adjustment in the brake drum. Gradually tighten the
procedure. To order this publication, call capscrews in equal amounts to push
ArvinMeritor’s Customer Service Center at the drum off the pilot surface of the
800-535-5560. planetary spider.
8. Adjust the brake slack adjuster to retract the
brake shoes to produce clearance between the
lining and the brake drum.
! WARNING
To prevent serious personal injury and possible
damage to components, be very careful when
using lifting devices during service and
maintenance procedures.
• Inspect to make sure that neither lifting strap
is damaged.
• Do not subject lifting straps to any shock or
drop loading.
9. Use a lifting device to support the brake drum.

Figure 3.1.
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Disassembly
11. With the lifting device, carefully remove the

brake drum. Figure 3.2. ! WARNING
Observe all warnings and cautions provided by
Figure 3.2 the press manufacturer to avoid damage to
components and serious personal injury.
Use a brass or leather mallet for assembly and

disassembly procedures. Do not hit steel parts
with a steel hammer. Pieces of a part can break
off and cause serious personal injury.
! CAUTION
To avoid damage to the pinion shaft, provide a
soft cushioned area to receive the pinion shaft
when it is removed from the spider.
4. Use a press to remove the pinion shafts. If a

press is not available, use a brass drift and
mallet to drive out the shaft. Press or drive
the pinion shaft out toward the large flange
end of the planetary spider.
12. Remove the five slotted head machine
screws that attach the planetary spider to the 5. Remove the snap ring, inner thrust washer,
wheel hub. planetary pinion and outer thrust washer
from each pinion shaft.
Planetary Spider Assembly 6. Remove the axle shaft thrust button only if it
is worn. Press it out TOWARD the large end
• If only the planetary pinions are removed for of the planetary spider.
inspection without removing the pinion shaft,
proceed to Step 5. NOTE: The sun gear thrust washer may come out
with the axle shaft and sun gear assembly.
! WARNING 7. Remove the axle shaft, planetary sun gear
To avoid serious personal injury and possible and snap ring assembly.
damage to components, be very careful when 8. If necessary, remove the snap ring from the
using lifting devices during service and axle shaft to allow for the removal of the sun
maintenance procedures. gear and sun gear thrust washer.
is damaged. 9. If necessary, remove the sun gear thrust
washer from the end of the planetary ring
• Do not subject lifting straps to any shock or gear.
drop loading.
10. Remove the planetary ring gear.
1. With a lifting device, remove the planetary 11. Remove the wheel bearing adjusting nut.
spider from the wheel hub. Set its large
flange side on a workbench.
2. Matchmark the outer ends of the pinion
shafts and the planetary spider to aid in
reassembly if the original pinion shafts are
used.
3. Remove the setscrew from each of the
pinion shafts.
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Section 3
Disassembly

! CAUTION
The outer bearing cone will be loose as you pass
it over the end of the spindle. Hold the cone ! WARNING
securely to avoid dropping it and damaging To prevent serious personal injury and possible
the cone. damage to components, be very careful when
12. Remove the wheel hub assembly. The wheel maintenance procedures.
bearings and oil seal will come off with the
wheel hub. • Inspect to make sure that neither lifting strap
is damaged.
• If replacing the hub oil seal and bearings: • Do not subject lifting loops or lifting straps to
continue with Steps 13 through 16. any shock or drop loading.
! CAUTION Removal of the capscrews allows the spindle and

brake assembly to separate. They can fall from
Do not damage the hub oil seal bore surface in the planetary axle housing and cause damage to
the wheel hub. Damage to this surface will result components and serious personal injury.
in oil leakage after assembly.
1. To prevent the spindle and the brake spider
13. Remove the wheel hub oil seal from the from falling after all the mounting capscrews
wheel hub. are removed, use one of the following
14. Remove the inner bearing cone. procedures:
15. Press out the outer bearing cup and inner A. Use a lifting device to support the spindle
bearing cup from the hub. during disassembly.
16. Remove and discard the O-ring from the B. Remove only two capscrews. Replace them
wheel hub. with two temporary M16 x 2.0 thread studs
four inches (102 mm) before the remaining
capscrews are removed. Figure 3.3.
Cam Brakes
• Install one stud at the eleven o’clock
To disassemble the PRC 425Q (with Q Plus™ cam position.
brakes), refer to Maintenance Manual No. 4, Cam • Install one stud at the one o’clock position.
Brakes. To order this publication, call
ArvinMeritor’s Customer Service Center at
800-535-5560. Figure 3.3
If it is necessary to remove the anchor pins,
remove the brake dust shields for convenient
access to the anchor pins.
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Section 3
Disassembly
2. Remove the two capscrews and washers that

mount the clamp around the brake camshaft
housing tube to the axle housing.
3. Remove the capscrews and washers that
mount the brake spider and spindle to the axle
housing.
4. Remove the brake spider and air chamber
assembly from the spindle.
5. Remove the spindle from the axle housing. If
necessary, tap lightly on the spindle to loosen
the pilot fit and to overcome the adhesion due
to the cured gasket material in the flange joint.
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Section 3
Disassembly
PRC 425 W3H Wheel End Cross Section

INNER WHEEL OUTER
BEARING STUD BEARING
ADJUSTING
NUT
PIN
MAGNETIC
DRAIN PLUG
OIL SEAL
SUN GEAR
SUN GEAR
THRUST
WASHER
THRUST
BUTTON
AXLE SHAFT
PLANETARY
PINION SHAFT
PLANETARY
SPINDLE GEAR
WHEEL HUB PLANETARY

O-RING SPIDER
WET BRAKE WET BRAKE FACE SEAL

PISTON HOUSING DISC HOUSING
PRC 425 W3H Wet Disc Brake 3. Raise the vehicle so that the wheels of the axle
Wheel End vehicle with safety stands. Refer to the vehicle
maintenance manual for instructions on
! WARNING 4. Remove the wheel nuts and dual tire/rim
Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from assemblies from both wheel ends.
moving. Support the vehicle with safety stands.
Do not work under a vehicle that is supported 5. Rotate the wheel ends so the magnetic drain
only by jacks. Jacks can slip or fall over. Serious plug in the planetary spider is at the bottom.
personal injury can result. Remove the plug. Drain and discard the
lubricant from both wheel ends.
Preliminary Disassembly 6. If necessary, remove the magnetic drain plug from
the bottom of the axle housing. Drain and discard
1. Make sure the vehicle is on a level surface. the lubricant from the carrier center section.
2. Place blocks under the wheels not being
serviced to keep the vehicle from moving.
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Section 3
Disassembly
Planetary Spider Assembly 8. If necessary, remove the snap ring from the
axle shaft to allow for the removal of the sun
• If only the planetary pinions are removed for gear and sun gear thrust washer.
inspection without removing the pinion shaft, 9. If necessary, remove the sun gear thrust
proceed to Step 5. washer from the end of the planetary ring
gear.
1. With a lifting device, remove the planetary
spider from the wheel hub. Set its large flange 10. Remove the planetary ring gear.
side on a workbench. 11. Mark the position of the wheel bearing
2. Matchmark the outer ends of the pinion shafts adjusting nut. Remove the wheel bearing
and the planetary spider to aid in reassembly adjusting nut.
if the original pinion shafts are used.
3. Remove the setscrew from each of the ! CAUTION
pinion shafts.
The outer bearing cone will be loose as you pass
it over the end of the spindle. Hold the cone
! WARNING securely to avoid dropping it and damaging
the cone.
Observe all warnings and cautions provided by
the press manufacturer to avoid damage to
12. Remove the outer bearing cone and wheel
hub assembly with the brake driver splines
from the friction discs. The wheel bearings
Use a brass or leather mallet for assembly and and oil seal will come off with the wheel hub.
with a steel hammer. Pieces of a part can break • If replacing the hub oil seal and bearing,
off and cause serious personal injury. continue with Steps 13 through 16.
! CAUTION ! CAUTION
To avoid damage to the pinion shaft, provide a Do not damage the hub oil seal bore surface in
soft cushioned area to receive the pinion shaft the wheel hub. Damage to this surface will result
when it is removed from the spider. in oil leakage after assembly.
4. Use a press to remove the pinion shafts. If a 13. Remove the wheel hub oil seal from the
press is not available, use a brass drift and wheel hub.
mallet to drive out the shaft. Press or drive the
pinion shaft out toward the large flange end of 14. Remove the inner bearing cone.
the planetary spider.
15. If replacement of the wheel bearings is
5. Remove the snap ring, inner thrust washer, necessary, press out the outer bearing cup
planetary pinion and outer thrust washer from and inner bearing cup from the hub.
each pinion shaft.
16. Remove and discard the O-ring from the
6. Remove the axle shaft thrust button only if it is wheel hub.
worn. Press it out TOWARD the large end of
NOTE: The sun gear thrust washer may come out

with the axle shaft and sun gear assembly.
7. Remove the axle shaft, planetary sun gear and

snap ring assembly.
14
Section 3
Disassembly
Wheel End
! CAUTION
Refer to Maintenance Manual MM-20195, Wet Disc Do not reuse a damaged friction disc or stationary
Brake with Dowel Pins/Model W3H (360 mm). Call disc. Damage to components can result.
AxleTech International’s Customer Service Center
at 877-547-3907 or send a fax to 866-547-3987. The friction discs and stationary discs are loose
You can also access maintenance and product inside the brake housing assembly. Reach
information on AxleTech’s website at through the center of the brake housing and keep
www.axletech.com. the discs from falling out.
5. Support the brake housing assembly. Remove

! CAUTION the remaining capscrews.
The face seal comes off with the hub. Do not set 6. Remove the brake housing assembly from the
the hub down on the face seal. Damage to the piston housing and set it on a table with the
face seal can result. Remove the face seal from discs facing up to prevent the discs from falling
the hub. out.
1. Remove the face seal half from the hub 7. Remove the four shoulder bolts from the piston
assembly. and piston housing.
2. Remove the rest of the face seal from the brake 8. Remove the washers and springs from the four
housing assembly. shoulder bolts. Push the piston from the piston
housing. Use less than 20 psi (1.38 bar) air
! CAUTION
pressure. Insert three adjuster screws. Evenly
turn the screws CLOCKWISE.
The face seal comes off with the disc housing. Do
not set the disc housing on the face seal. Damage
to the face seal can result. Remove the face seal Spindle and Piston Housing
from the wet disc brake housing.
! WARNING
NOTE: Place the face seals together and store in a To prevent serious personal injury and possible
safe package to prevent damage. damage to components, be very careful when
! WARNING maintenance procedures.
Use a brass or leather mallet for assembly and • Inspect to make sure that neither lifting strap
disassembly procedures. Do not hit steel parts is damaged.
off and cause serious personal injury. • Do not subject lifting straps to any shock or
drop loading.
3. Loosen sixteen M16 x 1.5 threaded capscrews. Removal of the capscrews allows the spindle and
Hit the threaded capscrew heads with a mallet piston housing to separate. They can fall from the
to separate the wet disc brake housing. planetary axle housing and cause damage to
4. Remove all but two capscrews at the eleven components and serious personal injury.
o’clock and one o’clock positions.
1. To prevent the spindle and piston housing from
falling after all the mounting capscrews are
removed, perform the following procedures:
A. Use a lifting device to support the spindle
during disassembly.
15
Section 3
Disassembly
B. Remove only two capscrews. Replace them

with two temporary M20 x 2.5 thread studs
capscrews are removed.
position.
• Install one stud at the one o’clock
position.
secure the piston housing and spindle to the
axle housing.
3. Remove the piston housing from the spindle.
Figure 3.4.
Figure 3.4
Wet Disc Brakes

Refer to Maintenance Manual MM-20195, Wet
Disc Brake with Dowel Pins/Model W3H (360 mm).
Call AxleTech International’s Customer Service
Center at 877-547-3907 or send a fax to
866-547-3987.
You can also access maintenance and product
information on AxleTech’s website at
www.axletech.com.
16
Section 3
Disassembly
PRC 775P Wheel End Cross Section

INNER OUTER
BEARING BEARING
SPINDLE O-RING
ADJUSTING
NUT
PLANETARY
PINION GEAR
SUN GEAR
THRUST
BUTTON
PLANETARY
SPIDER
AXLE SHAFT WHEEL

STUD
WHEEL HUB
O-RING
HUB
BRAKE DRUM
PRC 775P Planetary Axle 3. Raise the vehicle so that the wheels of the axle
! WARNING
Brake Drum
1. Make sure the vehicle is on a level surface.
17
Section 3
Disassembly
6. If necessary, remove the magnetic drain plug Figure 3.5

from the bottom of the axle housing. Drain
and discard the lubricant from the carrier
center section.
! WARNING
When you work on a spring chamber, carefully
follow the service instructions of the chamber
manufacturer. Sudden release of a compressed
spring can cause serious personal injury.
7. If the brake air chamber assembly has a spring

chamber unit, carefully cage and lock the
spring to prevent the spring from activating
during disassembly.
NOTE: If Meritor automatic slack adjusters are

used, refer to Maintenance Manual 4B, Automatic 10. Install capscrews into the threaded holes in
Slack Adjuster, for the correct adjustment the brake drum. Gradually tighten the
procedure. To order this publication, call capscrews in equal amounts to push the
ArvinMeritor’s Customer Service Center at drum off the pilot surface of the planetary
800-535-5560. spider.
8. Adjust the brake slack adjuster to retract the 11. With the lifting device, carefully remove the
brake shoes to produce clearance between the brake drum.
lining and the brake drum. 12. Remove the five slotted head machine
screws that attach the planetary spider to the
wheel hub.
! WARNING
is damaged.
drop loading.
9. Use a lifting device to support the brake

drum. Figure 3.5.
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Section 3
Disassembly
Planetary Spider Assembly 6. Remove the planetary pinions and thrust

washers from the planetary spider.
7. If the axle shaft thrust button and/or ring gear
! WARNING support thrust buttons are worn and require
To prevent serious personal injury and possible replacement, place the planetary spider on
damage to components, be very careful when blocks with the large flange end facing
using lifting devices during service and DOWN. Press them out toward the large end
maintenance procedures. of the planetary spider.
• Inspect to make sure that neither lifting strap 8. Remove the axle shaft, planetary sun gear
is damaged. and snap ring assembly.
• Do not subject lifting straps to any shock or NOTE: The sun gear thrust washer may come out
drop loading. with the axle shaft and sun gear assembly.
1. With a lifting device, remove the planetary 9. Remove the snap ring from the axle shaft to
spider assembly from the wheel hub and set it allow for the removal of the sun gear from
on a workbench. Rest the spider on its large the axle shaft.
flange end.
10. If necessary, remove the sun gear thrust
2. If the planetary ring gear did not remain with washer from the axle shaft.
the planetary spider assembly during the
assembly’s removal, remove the ring gear 11. If necessary, remove the sun gear thrust
from the planetary ring gear hub. washer from the end of the spindle.
3. Mark the large ends of the planetary pinion 12. Remove the two lock plate capscrews.
shafts and the planetary spider to aid in Remove the lock plate from the planetary
reassembly if the original pinion shafts are ring gear hub.
used. 13. Remove the wheel bearing adjusting nut.
4. Place the planetary spider assembly on blocks 14. Remove the planetary ring gear hub. The
with the large flange end facing UP. Remove outer wheel bearing cone will remain on the
the snap ring from each pinion shaft. ring gear hub. If it is damaged, remove it
from the hub.
! WARNING 15. Remove the wheel hub. The hub oil seal and
Observe all warnings and cautions provided by inner bearing assembly will remain in the hub.

! CAUTION
To avoid damage to the pinion shaft, provide a
when it is removed from the spider.
5. Use a press to remove the pinion shafts out of

the spider. If a press is not available, use a
brass drift and mallet to drive out the shaft.
Press or drive the pinion shaft out toward the
small end of the spider which faces DOWN.
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Section 3
Disassembly
! CAUTION ! WARNING
Do not damage the hub oil seal bore surface in Removal of the capscrews allows the spindle and
the wheel hub. Damage to this surface will result brake assembly to separate. They can fall from
in oil leakage after assembly. the planetary axle housing and cause damage to
17. Remove the hub oil seal.
1. To prevent the spindle and brake spider from
18. Remove the inner bearing cone. falling after all the mounting capscrews are
19. If replacement of the wheel bearings is removed, use one of the following procedures:
necessary, press out the outer bearing cup A. Use a lifting device to support the spindle
and inner bearing cup. during disassembly.
20. Remove and discard the O-ring from the B. Remove only two capscrews. Replace them
wheel hub. with two temporary M20 x 2.5 UNC thread
studs four inches (102 mm) long before the
Cam Brakes remaining capscrews are removed. Figure 3.6.
To disassemble the P Series brake, refer to Figure 3.6

Maintenance Manual 4, Cam Brakes. To order this
publication, call ArvinMeritor’s Customer Service
Center at 800-535-5560.
If it is necessary to remove the anchor pins,

remove the brake dust shields for convenient
access to the anchor pins.

! WARNING
is damaged. • Install one stud at the eleven o’clock
position.
drop loading. • Install one stud at the one o’clock position.
2. Remove the two capscrews and washers that
mount the clamp around the brake camshaft
housing tube to the axle housing.
3. Remove the capscrews and washers that secure
the brake spider and spindle to the axle housing.
4. Remove the brake spider and air chamber
assembly from the spindle.
20
Section 3
Disassembly
PRC 775 W3H Wheel End Cross Section
OIL SEAL WHEEL WHEEL

HUB STUD
WHEEL HUB O-RING

SPINDLE
OUTER BEARING
PLANETARY GEAR
O-RING
PLANETARY
PINION SHAFT
ADJUSTING
NUT
THRUST
BUTTON
SUN GEAR
SUN GEAR
AXLE SHAFT THRUST WASHER
LOCK
MAGNETIC
DRAIN PLUG
PLANETARY
RING GEAR HUB
SPIDER
INNER
WET BRAKE WET DISC BRAKE BEARING
PISTON HOUSING HOUSING FACE SEAL
PRC 775 W3H Wet Disc Brake 3. Raise the vehicle so that the wheels of the axle
! WARNING
Preliminary Disassembly 6. If necessary, remove the magnetic drain plug

from the bottom of the axle housing. Drain
1. Make sure the vehicle is on a level surface. and discard the lubricant from the carrier
center section.
21
Section 3
Disassembly
Planetary Spider Assembly 7. If the axle shaft thrust button and/or ring gear
support thrust buttons are worn and require
replacement, place the planetary spider on
! WARNING blocks with the large flange end facing
DOWN. Press them out toward the large end
of the planetary spider.
using lifting devices during service and 8. Remove the axle shaft, planetary sun gear
maintenance procedures. and snap ring assembly.
is damaged. NOTE: The sun gear thrust washer may come out
• Do not subject lifting straps to any shock or with the axle shaft and sun gear assembly.
drop loading.
9. Remove the snap ring from the axle shaft to
1. With a lifting device, remove the planetary allow for the removal of the sun gear from
spider assembly from the wheel hub and set it the axle shaft.
on a workbench. Rest the spider on its large 10. If necessary, remove the sun gear thrust
flange end. washer from the axle shaft.
2. If the planetary ring gear did not remain with 11. If necessary, remove the sun gear thrust
the planetary spider assembly during the washer from the end of the spindle.
assembly’s removal, remove the ring gear
from the planetary ring gear hub. 12. Remove the two lock plate capscrews.
Remove the lock plate from the planetary
3. Mark the large ends of the planetary pinion ring gear hub.
shafts and the planetary spider to aid in
reassembly if the original pinion shafts are 13. Remove the wheel bearing adjusting nut.
used. 14. Remove the planetary ring gear hub. The
4. Place the planetary spider assembly on blocks outer wheel bearing cone will remain on the
with the large flange end facing UP. Remove ring gear hub. If it is damaged, remove it
the snap ring from each pinion shaft. from the hub.
15. Remove the wheel hub with brake driver
splines from the friction discs. The hub oil seal
! WARNING and inner bearing assembly will remain in
Observe all warnings and cautions provided by the hub.
components and serious personal injury. • If replacing the hub oil seal and bearings,
continue with Steps 17 through 19.
! CAUTION
off and cause serious personal injury. Do not damage the hub oil seal bore surface in
the wheel hub. Damage to this surface will result
! CAUTION
To avoid damage to the pinion shaft, provide a 17. Remove the hub oil seal.
when it is removed from the spider. 18. Remove the inner bearing cone.
19. If replacement of the wheel bearings is
5. Use a press to remove the pinion shafts out of necessary, press out the outer bearing cup
the spider. If a press is not available, use a and inner bearing cup.
brass drift and mallet to drive out the shaft.
Press or drive the pinion shaft out toward the 20. Remove and discard the O-ring from the
small end of the spider which faces DOWN. wheel hub.
6. Remove the planetary pinions and thrust

washers from the planetary spider.
22
Section 3
Disassembly
Wheel End
! CAUTION
Refer to Maintenance Manual MM-20195, Wet Do not reuse a damaged friction disc or stationary
Disc Brake with Dowel Pins/Model W3H (360 mm). disc. Damage to components can result.
Center at 877-547-3907 or send a fax to The friction discs and stationary discs are loose
866-547-3987. inside the brake housing assembly. Reach
You can also access maintenance and product through the center of the brake housing and keep
information on AxleTech’s website at the discs from falling out.
www.axletech.com.
5. Support the brake housing assembly. Remove
the remaining capscrews.
! CAUTION 6. Remove the brake housing assembly from
The face seal comes off with the hub. Do not set the piston housing and set it on a table with
the hub down on the face seal. Damage to the the discs facing up to prevent the discs from
face seal can result. Remove the face seal from falling out.
the hub. 7. Remove the four shoulder bolts from the
piston and piston housing.
1. Remove the face seal half from the hub
assembly. 8. Remove the washers and springs from the four
2. Remove the rest of face seal from the brake shoulder bolts. Push the piston from the piston
housing assembly. housing. Use less than 20 psi (1.38 bar) air
pressure. Insert three adjuster screws. Evenly
turn the screws CLOCKWISE.
! CAUTION
The face seal comes off with the disc housing. Do Spindle and Piston Housing
not set the disc housing on the face seal. Damage
to the face seal can result. Remove the face seal
from the disc housing. ! WARNING
NOTE: Place the face seals together and store in a damage to components, be very careful when
safe package to prevent damage. using lifting devices during service and
! WARNING • Inspect to make sure that neither lifting strap
Use a brass or leather mallet for assembly and is damaged.
with a steel hammer. Pieces of a part can break • Do not subject lifting straps to any shock or
drop loading.
Removal of the capscrews allows the spindle and
3. Loosen sixteen M16 x 1.5 threaded capscrews. piston housing to separate. They can fall from the
Hit the threaded capscrew heads with a mallet planetary axle housing and cause damage to
to separate the wet disc brake housing. components and serious personal injury.
4. Remove all but two capscrews at eleven
1. To prevent the spindle and piston housing from
o’clock and one o’clock positions.
falling after all the mounting capscrews are
removed, perform the following procedures:
A. Use a lifting device to support the spindle
during disassembly.
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Section 3
Disassembly
B. Remove only two capscrews. Replace them

with two temporary M20 x 2.5 thread studs
capscrews are removed.
position.
• Install one stud at the one o’clock
position.
secure the piston housing and spindle to the
axle housing.
3. Remove the piston housing from the spindle.
Figure 3.7.
Figure 3.7
Wet Disc Brakes

Disc Brake with Dowel Pins/Model W3H (360 mm).
Center at 877-547-3907 or send a fax to
866-547-3987.
You can also access maintenance and product
information on AxleTech’s website at
www.axletech.com.
24
Section 4
! WARNING
Clean Parts with a
To prevent serious eye injury, always wear safe Rough Finish
eye protection when you perform vehicle
maintenance or service. 1. Use a cleaning solvent or a hot solution tank
with a weak alkaline solution to clean parts
with a rough finish.
Clean Ground or Polished Parts 2. Leave parts in the hot solution tank until they
are completely cleaned and heated. When the
! WARNING parts are clean, remove them from the tank.
Solvent cleaners can be flammable, poisonous 3. Wash the parts with water until you
and cause burns. Examples of solvent cleaners completely remove the alkaline solution.
are carbon tetrachloride, emulsion-type cleaners
and petroleum-based cleaners. To avoid serious
personal injury when you use solvent cleaners,
Clean Axle Assemblies
you must carefully follow the manufacturer’s
product instructions and these procedures:
• A complete axle assembly can be steam
cleaned on the outside to remove dirt.
• Wear safe eye protection.
• Before the axle is steam cleaned, close or put a
• Wear clothing that protects your skin. cover over all the openings in the axle
assembly. Examples of openings are the
• Work in a well-ventilated area. breathers or vents in air chambers.
• Do not use gasoline or solvents that contain
gasoline. Gasoline can explode.
! CAUTION
• You must use hot solution tanks or alkaline
solutions correctly. Follow the manufacturer’s Dry bearings with clean paper or rags. Do not
instructions carefully. use compressed air, which can cause abrasive
particles to contaminate the bearings. Damage
to components and reduced lining life can result.
!CAUTION
• Use only solvent cleaners to clean ground or Dry Cleaned Parts
polished metal parts. Hot solution tanks or
water and alkaline solutions will damage these • Immediately after cleaning, use clean paper,
parts. Isopropyl alcohol, kerosene or diesel fuel rags or compressed air to dry parts.
can be used for this purpose.
• If required, use a sharp knife to remove gasket Prevent Corrosion
material from parts. Be careful not to damage
the ground or polished surfaces. NOTE: Parts must be clean and dry before you
lubricate them.
1. Use a cleaning solvent, kerosene or diesel fuel,
to clean ground or polished parts or surfaces. 1. If you assemble the parts immediately after
NEVER USE GASOLINE. you clean them: Lubricate the clean, dry parts
2. Remove gasket material from parts. Take care with grease to prevent corrosion.
not to damage ground surfaces. 2. If you store the parts after you clean them:
3. DO NOT clean ground or polished parts in a Apply a corrosion-preventive material to all
hot solution tank, water, steam or alkaline machined surfaces. Store the parts in a special
solution. paper or other material that prevents
corrosion.
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Section 4
Inspect Parts • A visible roller groove is worn in the cup or

cone inner race surfaces. You can see the
• It is important to carefully inspect all parts for groove at the small or large diameter ends of
wear and damage before you assemble the both parts. Figure 4.2.
axle carrier.
• Replace damaged parts. Figure 4.2
Inspect Tapered Roller Bearings

Inspect the cup, cone, rollers and cage of all
tapered roller bearings in the assembly. If any of
the following conditions exist, replace the
bearing: CRACK WEAR GROOVES
• The centers of the large diameter end of the

rollers are worn level with or below the
surface.
• The centers of the large diameter end of the
rollers are worn to a sharp edge. Figure 4.1.
Figure 4.1
WORN RADIUS
WORN SURFACE
26
Section 4
• Deep cracks or breaks are present in the cup, • Spalling or flaking is present on the cup and
cone inner race or roller surfaces. cone inner race surfaces that touch the rollers.
Figure 4.5.
• Bright wear marks are present on the outer
surface of the roller cage. Figure 4.3.
Figure 4.5 SPALLING AND
FLAKING
Figure 4.3
WEAR MARKS
• Etching and pitting is present on the rollers and

on surfaces of the cup and cone inner race that
touches the rollers. Figure 4.4.
Figure 4.4
ETCHING AND
PITTING
Inspect the Bevel Pinion and Ring
Gear Sets
! CAUTION
The bevel drive pinions and ring gears are
machined in matched sets. When a drive pinion
or ring gear of a bevel set needs to be replaced,
both drive gear and pinion must be replaced at
the same time. A higher stress on the original
parts and early failure of the entire assembly will
result if a new part is used in combination with
parts that are older or worn.
1. Inspect the bevel drive pinions and ring gears

for wear and damage. Gears that are worn or
damaged must be replaced.
2. Verify the condition of the bearing cone seats
and spline on the pinion shaft.
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Section 4
Inspect the Main Differential Repair or Replace Parts

Assembly
Replace the worn or damaged parts of an axle
1. Use a cleaning solvent, kerosene or diesel fuel, assembly. The following are some examples to
to clean the interior of the main differential check for repair and possible replacement:
assembly. NEVER USE GASOLINE. • Replace any fastener if corners of the head are
2. Use the left shaft to rotate one side gear. worn.
Replace the differential assembly if you see • Replace washers if damaged.
any binding.
• Replace gaskets, oil seals or grease seals at the
3. Observe the side gear and differential pinions time of axle repair.
during rotation. Replace the differential
assembly if you see chipped or broken teeth, • Clean parts and apply new liquid gasket
or if there are damaged cases. material where required when the axle is
assembled.
• Remove nicks, marks and burrs from parts
Inspect the Axle Shafts having machined or ground surfaces. Use a
fine file, India stone, emery cloth or crocus
If there is any wear or cracks at the flange, shaft cloth for this purpose.
and splines, replace the axle shaft.
• Clean and repair the threads of fasteners and
holes. Use a die or tap of the correct size or a
Inspect the Yoke fine file for this purpose.
• Tighten all fasteners to the correct torque
If there is excessive wear at the seal journal area, values. Refer to chart in Section 6 for fastener
replace the yoke. torque values.
Inspect the Brakes Repair Welding

Disc Brake with Dowel Pins/Model W3H
(360 mm). Call AxleTech International’s Customer
! WARNING
Service Center at 877-547-3907 or send a fax to Do not weld repair, heat, bend or recondition
866-547-3987. axle components. This will reduce component
strength, void AxleTech’s warranty, and can
You can also access maintenance and product result in serious personal injury and damage to
information on AxleTech’s website at components. Always replace damaged or
www.axletech.com. out-of-specification components.
Inspect the axle components. Replace if damaged

or worn. Do not weld repair or recondition.
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Section 4
Apply Silicone Gasket Material 5. Assemble the components immediately to

permit the gasket material to compress evenly
AxleTech Specifications: between parts. Tighten the fasteners to the
required torque value for that size fastener using
• ThreeBond 1216 an “X” torquing pattern. Refer to the Torque
Chart in Section 6.
• Loctite 5699
6. Wait 20 minutes before filling the assembly with
lubricant.
! WARNING
When you apply some silicone gasket materials,
small amounts of acid vapor are present. To
prevent possible serious injury, the work area
must be well-ventilated. If the silicone gasket
material gets into your eyes, flush them with
water for 15 minutes. Have your eyes checked by
a doctor as soon as possible.
1. Remove all the old gasket material from the

surfaces of both components.
2. Clean the surfaces where the liquid gasket
material will be applied. Remove all the oil,
grease, dirt and moisture.
3. Thoroughly dry both surfaces.
! CAUTION
The amount of liquid gasket material applied to
component surface must not exceed 0.125 inch
(3.18 mm) diameter bead. Too much gasket
material can block lubrication passages. Damage
to components can result.
4. Apply a 0.125 inch (3.18 mm) diameter

continuous bead of silicone gasket material
around one surface. Also apply the gasket
material around the edge of all the fastener holes
on that surface. Figure 4.6.
Figure 4.6
0.125" (3.18 MM)
DIAMETER
SILICONE GASKET
MATERIAL BEAD
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Section 5
Assembly
! WARNING ! WARNING
To prevent serious eye injury, always wear safe When you apply some silicone gasket materials,
eye protection when you perform vehicle small amounts of acid vapor are present. To
maintenance or service. prevent possible serious injury, the work area
must be well-ventilated. If the silicone gasket
PRC 425Q (with Q Plus™ Cam material gets into your eyes, flush them with
Brakes) Planetary Axle a doctor as soon as possible.
Wheel End 2. Apply a 0.125 inch (3.18 mm) diameter
Prepare Parts for Assembly around the flange mounting face of either the
axle housing or the spindle. Also apply the
NOTE: Refer to Section 4, “Prepare Parts for gasket material around the edge of all the
Assembly.” fastener holes on that surface. Figure 5.2.
Assembly Figure 5.2

1. Install two temporary studs (M16 - 2.0 threads,
approximately four inches long) into the axle
housing flange. Install the studs at the eleven
o’clock and one o’clock positions. Figure 5.1.
Figure 5.1
GASKET
MATERIAL
3. Install the spindle onto the axle housing.

4. Install the brake spider onto the spindle.
5. Install and hand tighten some of the spindle
mounting capscrews and washers.
6. Remove the two temporary studs.
7. Install the remaining spindle mounting
capscrews and washers. Tighten all capscrews
to 200-260 lb-ft (270-350 N•m).
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Section 5
Assembly
NOTE: Replace the camshaft bushing and grease

seals before the camshaft bracket is installed
! CAUTION
onto the brake spider. Refer to Maintenance • Do not damage the hub oil seal bore surface in
Manual 4, Cam Brakes. To order this publication, the wheel hub. Damage to this surface will
call ArvinMeritor’s Customer Service Center result in oil leakage after assembly.
at 800-535-5560.
• Apply a light film of non-hardening sealant to
the hub bore surface to eliminate oil leakage
8. Install the brake camshaft bracket with the
from the outer diameter of the seal.
O-ring on the pilot onto the brake spider.
9. Install the four mounting capscrews and
• The hub oil seal is a “unitized” oil seal. The
rotating seal lips are internal. The rubber ribs
washers. Tighten the capscrews to
in the bore of the seal seat onto the spindle
85-115 lb-ft (115-156 N•m).
journal surface for static sealing. The ribs must
not be cut or damaged to avoid an oil leak path.
NOTE: Refer to Maintenance Manual 4, Cam
Brakes; and Maintenance Manual 4B, Automatic
4. Use the correct oil seal driver to install the
Slack Adjuster, to install the brake camshaft,
wheel hub oil seal. Press the seal into the hub
anchor pin components, brake shoes, brake
until the standout from the hub machined face
springs, slack adjusters and related parts. To
is 0.34 inch (8.64 mm). Figure 5.3.
order this publication, call ArvinMeritor’s
Customer Service Center at 800-535-5560.
Figure 5.3
10. Install the brake camshaft bracket clamp
around the bracket tube. Install the two
capscrews and washers that mount the
clamp to the axle housing. Tighten the
capscrews to 35-50 lb-ft (47-68 N•m).
11. Install the air chamber-to-bracket mounting
nuts. Tighten the nuts to 100-115 lb-ft 0.34 inch
(136-156 N•m). (8.64 mm)
12. Attach the chamber push rod yoke to the

slack adjuster. Tighten the yoke jam nut to
25-50 lb-ft (34-68 N•m).
13. Install the brake dust shield. Tighten the
mounting capscrews and washers to
35-50 lb-ft (47-68 N•m).
Wheel End
1. Press the new inner and outer bearing cups
NOTE: Use a Permatex coating to seal against
into the wheel hub.
leaks around the hub oil seal. Leaks would result
2. Position the wheel hub with the oil seal bore in requiring disassembly, should leak be noted
facing UP. after the final axle assembly.
3. Apply axle gear lubricant to the bearing 5. Apply a light, uniform coating of Permatex to
rollers and install the inner wheel bearing the wheel hub bore.
cone.
6. Apply a light film of axle lubricant to the hub oil
seal rubber ribs in the oil seal bore.
7. Install the wheel hub, inner bearing and oil seal
assembly onto the spindle. Keep the hub
assembly aligned with the spindle.
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8. Apply axle lubricant to the outer bearing cone 8. Apply a thin layer of axle grease to the face
rollers. Install the outer bearing cone onto the of the sun gear thrust washer.
spindle.
9. Install the sun gear thrust washer. The
9. Install the wheel bearing adjusting nut. The washer tangs must engage the holes in the
dowel pin in the nut must face OUT. ring gear.
10. Install the planetary sun gear and snap ring
Adjust the Wheel Bearing Preload onto the axle shaft.
11. Install the axle shaft and sun gear assembly.
NOTE: To adjust the wheel bearing preload, the For correct installation:
bearings must be seated and the rollers in proper
alignment. • The axle shaft must make contact with the
differential side gear.
! • The sun gear must make contact with the

WARNING thrust washer.
disassembly procedures. Do not hit steel parts • The thrust washer tangs must be properly
installed in the ring gear hub holes.
off and cause serious personal injury. 12. Install the O-ring on the wheel hub at the
base of the flange.
1. Install the wheel bearing adjusting nut.
Tighten the nut to 400 lb-ft (542 N•m). Planetary Spider and
2. Rotate the hub in both directions. At the same Gearing Assembly
time, tap the hub several times with a brass or
plastic mallet.
3. Tighten the nut to 400 lb-ft (542 N•m) again.
! WARNING
4. Back off the nut approximately 1/4 turn to small amounts of acid vapor are present. To
relieve the preload produced in Step 3. prevent possible serious injury, the work area
5. Tighten the nut to 200 lb-ft (271 N•m). must be well ventilated. If the silicone gasket
! WARNING
Carefully align the adjusting nut dowel pin 1. If thrust button replacement is required, use
within a ring gear tooth spline to avoid damage the procedure below. If the thrust button is not
to the pin. A damaged dowel pin will cause the to be changed, proceed to Step 2.
adjusting nut to back off and loosen the wheel
during vehicle operation. This can result in A. Apply liquid gasket material to the axle
serious personal injury and damage to shaft thrust button shaft before pressing it
components. into the spider.
6. Carefully align the adjusting nut dowel pin B. Press the new axle shaft thrust button into
within a ring gear tooth spline to avoid the planetary spider.
damage to the dowel pin. Tighten the C. Apply a film of non-hardening sealant to
adjusting nut to produce the proper alignment. the spider pinion shaft bores.
Do not back off the adjusting nut.
7. Install the planetary ring gear onto the spindle.
The dowel pin in the adjusting nut must be
installed in the hole in the ring gear face to
allow the ring gear to seat against the
adjusting nut.
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2. Press the pinion shafts into the bores from the Planetary Spider Assembly
inner cavity end of the spider. Press the non-
coated end of the pinion shaft into the spider NOTE: For correct installation, the planetary
until the end of the shaft is 2.085-2.080 inches pinions must contact both the sun gear and the
(52.96-52.83 mm) from the inside face of the ring gear before installation.
spider. Figure 5.4.
1. Install the planetary spider and gearing
Figure 5.4 ASSEMBLE 3 assembly onto the wheel hub.
SETSCREWS
AS SHOWN
2. Install the five slotted head machine screws
that attach the planetary spider to the wheel
0.3125" hub. Hand tighten the screws. Seat the head of
(7.94 mm) each screw below the surface of the spider
DIAMETER-
0.250 DEEP
flange.
ONE HOLE
EACH SHAFT
3. Install the brake drum over the wheel studs
until the drum seats onto the planetary spider
2.085-2.080" PRESS IN 3 flange.
(52.96-52.83 mm) SHAFTS TO
DIMENSION 4. Mount the inner and outer wheels. Install the
SHOWN wheel nuts and tighten them to the vehicle
manufacturer’s specification.
NOTE: The PRC 425Q (with Q Plus™ Cam Brakes)

axle has a common oil level between the carrier
and the wheel ends. Three locations must be
filled. The vehicle must be on a level surface
3. Install a setscrew into each pinion shaft. when filling. Fill to the bottom of each fill
Tighten each setscrew to 35 lb-ft (47 N•m). For plughole. Wait and allow the oil to flow through
new pinion shafts (if replaced), machine a hole the axle. Check the oil level again after several
for the setscrew in each shaft. minutes and fill to the specified level if necessary.
A. Drill a 0.313 inch (8 mm) diameter hole 5. Add the correct axle lubricant into each wheel
0.25 inch (6.4 mm) deep into the pinion end through the fill/level hole in the planetary
shaft. spider at the horizontal position (3 or 9
B. Carefully pass the drill through the o’clock).
0.375 inch-16 tapped hole in the planetary 6. Add the correct lubricant to the axle housing
spider boss. bowl area.
C. Install the setscrew and tighten it to 35 lb-ft 7. Apply sealant to the threads of the fill/level
(47 N•m). plugs.
4. Apply gear lubricant to the planetary pinion 8. Install the fill/level plugs and tighten to 35 lb-ft
bores and to the pinion shaft journals. (47 N•m).
5. Install the outer thrust washer with the tang
engaged into the slot in the spider.
NOTE: If the original planetary pinions are used,

verify that the gear bores are smooth and free of
any surface damage.
6. Install the planetary pinion, inner thrust

washer and snap ring.
7. Apply liquid gasket material on the wheel hub
O-ring and the adjacent area.
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PRC 425 W3H Wet Disc Brake ! WARNING

Wheel End Take care when using Loctite® to avoid serious
personal injury. Follow the manufacturer’s
Prepare Parts for Assembly instructions to prevent irritation to the eyes and
skin. If Loctite gets into your eyes, flush them
NOTE: Refer to Section 4, “Prepare Parts for with water for 15 minutes. Have your eyes
Assembly.” checked by a doctor as soon as possible.
NOTE: The piston housing has TOP identified by a

Spindle and Piston Housing raised lug.
to the Axle Housing
2. Clean and inspect the spindle and piston
1. Install two temporary studs (M20 x 2.5 housing for damage. Apply a small, two
threads, approximately four inches long) into millimeter bead of Q48 (Loctite 518) near the
the axle housing flange. Install the studs at the OD of the spindle flange, on both sides of the
eleven o’clock and one o’clock positions. spindle flange.
Figure 5.5.
3. Mount the spindle and piston housing (lug on
TOP) onto the axle housing using thirteen
M20 x 2.5 thread capscrews. Tighten the
Figure 5.5
capscrews in an “X” torquing pattern to
achieve 370-480 lb-ft (500-650 N•m) bolt torque.
Install 10 mm x 60 mm long assembly studs
into the four M8 x 1.25 thread holes in the
piston cover.
Wet Disc Brakes

To assemble the PRC 425 W3H wet disc brakes,
refer to Maintenance Manual MM-20195, 360 mm
Wet Disc Brakes. To order this publication, call
at 877-547-3907 or send a fax to 866-547-3987.
NOTE: To continue assembling the PRC 425 W3H

wet disc brake wheel end, continue with the
following steps.
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Assembly
Wheel End
! CAUTION
! WARNING
Do not reuse a damaged friction disc or
stationary disc. Damage to components can
Take care when using Loctite® to avoid serious result.
instructions to prevent irritation to the eyes and The friction discs and stationary discs are loose
skin. If Loctite gets into your eyes, flush them inside the brake housing assembly. Reach
with water for 15 minutes. Have your eyes through the center of the brake housing and
checked by a doctor as soon as possible. keep the discs from falling out.
1. Clean and inspect the piston for damage, 9. Line up all the friction disc splines and grooves
inspect the piston grooves to ensure no in a stack so that they can be assembled this
contaminants remain in the grooves. way inside the brake housing.
2. Apply an oil lubricant to the “D” seals and 10. Place a friction disc inside the brake housing.
assemble the “D” seals into the appropriate Place a stationary disc into the brake housing
grooves in the piston. while engaging all the dowels in the disc’s
slots.
! WARNING 11. Repeat these steps until completing the
assembly stack of discs. Realign all the friction
Take care when using Loctite to avoid serious
®
discs’ splines and grooves.
instructions to prevent irritation to the eyes and
skin. If Loctite gets into your eyes, flush them ! WARNING
with water for 15 minutes. Have your eyes
checked by a doctor as soon as possible. Take care when using Loctite® to avoid serious
NOTE: The piston slightly sticks out of the piston instructions to prevent irritation to the eyes and
housing. skin. If Loctite gets into your eyes, flush them
3. Apply an oil film coating on the piston housing checked by a doctor as soon as possible.
bores. Use “C” clamps to assemble the piston
over the assembly studs and push the piston 12. Apply a small, continuous two millimeter
into the piston housing until it bottoms out. bead of Loctite 518 onto the mounting face of
the brake housing. Carefully lift the brake
4. Remove and store the four assembly studs. housing assembly (lug on TOP) and install it
5. Install washers and springs on the four onto the piston housing that is already
shoulder bolts. mounted on the axle.
6. Apply a small bead of Loctite 518 to the four 13. Tighten sixteen M16 x 1.5 threaded capscrews
shoulder bolt threads and install the four in an “X” torquing pattern to achieve
shoulder bolts into the piston and piston 200-258 lb-ft (270-350 N•m) bolt torque.
housing. Tighten the four shoulder bolts to
22-30 lb-ft (30-40 N•m).
NOTE: The brake housing has TOP identified with

a raised lug.
7. Clean and inspect the brake housing,

stationary plates and dowels for damage.
8. Place the brake housing on an assembly
bench. Assemble the eight dowels into the
slots in the brake housing.
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NOTE: Use a Permatex coating to seal against Adjust the Wheel Bearing Preload
in requiring disassembly, should the leak be
noted after the final axle assembly. ! WARNING
14. Install half of the face seal into the brake
housing by using a Caterpillar assembly tool
to properly position the O-ring and steel ring
assembly beyond the lip and into the tapered
bore in the brake housing.
NOTE: To adjust the wheel bearing preload, the
15. Measure the height of the metal face above bearings must be seated and the rollers in correct
the housing to ensure the tolerance is within alignment.
1 mm variation.
16. Clean and inspect the hub. Tighten the nut to 400 lb-ft (542 N•m).
17. Install the inner and outer bearing cups into 2. Rotate the hub in both directions. At the same
the hub. Install the inner bearing cone and time, tap the hub several times with a brass or
spindle seal into the hub. Press the spindle plastic mallet.
seal flush with the shoulder in the hub bore.
3. Tighten the nut to 400 lb-ft (542 N•m) again.
NOTE: Use a Permatex coating to seal against
4. Back off the nut approximately 1/4 turn to
relieve the preload produced in Step 3.
in requiring disassembly, should the leak be
noted after the final axle assembly. 5. Tighten the nut to 200 lb-ft (271 N•m).
18. Apply a light, uniform coating of Permatex to

the wheel hub bore. ! WARNING
Carefully align the adjusting nut dowel pin within
NOTE: Use isopropyl alcohol to lubricate the a ring gear tooth spline to avoid damage to the
O-ring immediately before this installation. pin. A damaged dowel pin will cause the
adjusting nut to back off and loosen the wheel
19. Install the second half of the face seal into the during vehicle operation. This can result in
hub and cup assembly by using a Caterpillar serious personal injury and damage to
assembly tool to properly position the O-ring components.
and steel ring assembly beyond the lip and
into the tapered bore in the hub. 6. Carefully align the adjusting nut dowel pin
within a ring gear tooth spline to avoid
! CAUTION damage to the dowel pin. Tighten the
Do not apply lubricant to the O-ring. Damage and adjusting nut to produce the proper
leaks will result. alignment. Do not back off the adjusting nut.
7. Install the planetary ring gear onto the
20. Apply a light coating of lubricant to the two spindle. The dowel pin in the adjusting nut
mating surfaces of the face seal’s steel rings must be installed in the hole in the ring gear
only. Do not allow the lubricant to contact the face to allow the ring gear to seat against the
O-ring. Use the same lubricant that was used adjusting nut.
on the coolant side.
8. Apply a thin layer of axle grease to the face of
21. Install the hub with the brake driver splines the sun gear thrust washer.
through the friction discs.
9. Install the sun gear thrust washer. The washer
22. Install the outer bearing cone on the spindle. tangs must engage the holes in the ring gear.
Install the spindle nut on the spindle. Rotate the
hub while tightening the nut as recommended
in the wheel bearing adjustment procedure.
23. Perform the pressure test.
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10. Install the planetary sun gear and snap ring Figure 5.6 ASSEMBLE 3
onto the axle shaft. SETSCREWS
AS SHOWN
11. Install the axle shaft and sun gear assembly.
For correct installation: 0.3125"
(7.94 mm)
• The axle shaft must make contact with the DIAMETER-
differential side gear. 0.250 DEEP
ONE HOLE
• The sun gear must make contact with the EACH SHAFT
thrust washer. 2.085-2.080" PRESS IN 3
(52.96-52.83 mm)
• The thrust washer tangs must be properly SHAFTS TO
installed in the ring gear hub holes. DIMENSION
SHOWN
12. Install the O-ring on the wheel hub at the
base of the flange.
Planetary Spider and

Gearing Assembly
1. If thrust button replacement is required, use 3. Install a setscrew into each pinion shaft.
the procedure below. If the thrust button is Tighten each setscrew to 35 lb-ft (47 N•m). For
not to be changed, proceed to Step 2. new pinion shafts (if replaced), machine a hole
for the setscrew in each shaft.
A. Drill a 0.313 inch (8 mm) diameter hole
! WARNING 0.25 inch (6.4 mm) deep into the pinion
When you apply some silicone gasket materials, shaft.
B. Carefully pass the drill through the
0.375 inch-16 tapped hole in the planetary
must be well ventilated. If the silicone gasket
spider boss.
water for 15 minutes. Have your eyes checked by C. Install the setscrew and tighten it to 35 lb-ft
a doctor as soon as possible. (47 N•m).
A. Apply liquid gasket material to the axle 4. Apply gear lubricant to the planetary pinion
shaft thrust button shaft before pressing it bores and to the pinion shaft journals.
into the spider. 5. Install the outer thrust washer with the tang
B. Press the new axle shaft thrust button into engaged into the slot in the spider.
C. Apply a film of non-hardening sealant to verify that the gear bores are smooth and free of
the spider pinion shaft bores. any surface damage.
2. Press the pinion shafts into the bores from the
6. Install the planetary pinion, inner thrust
inner cavity end of the spider. Press the non-
washer and snap ring.
coated end of the pinion shaft into the spider
until the end of the shaft is 2.085-2.080 inches
(52.96-52.83 mm) from the inside face of the
spider. Figure 5.6.
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Assembly
Planetary Spider Assembly NOTE: The PRC 425 axle has a common oil level
between the carrier and the wheel ends. The wet
NOTE: For correct installation, the planetary disc brakes must also be filled separately. Five
pinions must contact both the sun gear and the locations must be filled. The vehicle must be on a
ring gear before installation. level surface when filling. Fill to the bottom of
each fill plughole. Wait and allow the oil to flow
1. Install the planetary spider and gearing through the axle. Check the oil level again after
assembly onto the wheel hub. several minutes and fill to the specified level if
necessary.
2. Install the five slotted head machine screws
that attach the planetary spider to the wheel 5. Add the correct axle lubricant into each wheel
hub. Hand tighten the screws. Seat the head of end through the fill/level hole in the planetary
each screw below the surface of the spider spider at the horizontal position (three or nine
flange. Figure 5.7. o’clock).
6. Add the correct lubricant to the axle housing
Figure 5.7 bowl area.
7. Apply sealant to the threads of the fill/level
plugs.
8. Install the fill/level plugs and tighten to 35 lb-ft
(47 N•m).
Fill Wet Disc Brakes with

Hydraulic Fluid
1. Fill the wet disc brakes with tractor oil universal
(TOU) fluid by using the 0.875"-14 UNF
O-ring plug near the top of the brake and a
0.875"-14 UNF O-ring plug above the three or
nine o’clock position. Fill the brakes until oil
exits the lower plug (above the three or nine
3. Install the brake drum over the wheel studs o’clock position). Install the lower plug and add
until the drum seats onto the planetary spider two more liters of oil through the top plug.
flange. 2. Connect the brake coolant lines and brake
4. Mount the inner and outer wheels. Install the actuation lines at the proper locations.
wheel nuts and tighten them to the vehicle
manufacturer’s specification. NOTE: Brake coolant inlet is connected to the
0.875"-14 UNF O-ring plug at the top position of
the brake between the mounting bolts. The brake
actuation line is connected at the 0.5625"-18 UNF
plug at either the three or nine o’clock position.
3. Thoroughly bleed all the air from the brake

actuation system.
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Section 5
Assembly

Wheel End ! WARNING
Prepare Parts for Assembly prevent possible serious injury, the work area
must be well ventilated. If the silicone gasket
NOTE: Refer to Section 4, “Prepare Parts for material gets into your eyes, flush them with
Assembly.” water for 15 minutes. Have your eyes checked by
2. Apply a 0.125 inch (3.18 mm) diameter
! WARNING around the flange mounting face of either the
axle housing or the spindle. Also apply the
To prevent serious eye injury, always wear safe
gasket material around the edge of all the
eye protection when you perform vehicle
fastener holes on that surface.
maintenance or service.
3. Align the flange flats. Install the spindle onto
1. Install two temporary studs (M20 - 2.5 threads,
the axle housing. Figure 5.9.
approximately four inches long) into the axle
housing flange. Install the studs at the
eleven o’clock and one o’clock positions. Figure 5.9
Figure 5.8.
Figure 5.8
GASKET
MATERIAL
4. Install the brake spider onto the spindle.

5. Install and hand tighten some of the spindle
mounting capscrews and washers.
6. Remove the two temporary studs.
7. Install the remaining spindle mounting
capscrews and washers. Tighten all capscrews
and washers to 370-480 lb-ft (500-650 N•m).
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Section 5
Assembly
NOTE: Replace the camshaft bushing and grease 3. Apply axle gear lubricant to the bearing
seals before the camshaft bracket is installed rollers and install the inner wheel bearing
onto the brake spider. Refer to Maintenance cone.
Manual 4, Cam Brakes. To order this publication,
call ArvinMeritor’s Customer Service Center
at 800-535-5560. ! CAUTION
• Do not damage the hub oil seal bore surface
8. Install the brake camshaft bracket with the in the wheel hub. Damage to this surface will
O-ring on the pilot onto the brake spider. result in oil leakage after assembly.
9. Install the four mounting capscrews and • Apply a light film of non-hardening sealant to
washers. Tighten the capscrews to the hub bore surface to eliminate oil leakage
85-115 lb-ft (115-156 N•m). from the outer diameter of the seal.
NOTE: Refer to Maintenance Manual 4, Cam • The hub oil seal is a “unitized” oil seal. The
Brakes; and Maintenance Manual 4B, Automatic rotating seal lips are internal. The rubber ribs
Slack Adjuster, to install the brake camshaft, in the bore of the seal seat onto the spindle
anchor pin components, brake shoes, brake journal surface for static sealing. The ribs
springs, slack adjusters and related parts. To must not be cut or damaged to avoid an oil
order this publication, call ArvinMeritor’s leak path.
Customer Service Center at 800-535-5560.
4. Use the correct oil seal driver to install the
10. Install the brake camshaft bracket clamp wheel hub oil seal. Press the seal into the hub
around the bracket tube and install the two until the standout from the hub machined
capscrews and washers that mount the face is 0.34 inch (8.64 mm). Figure 5.10.
clamp to the axle housing. Tighten the
capscrews to 35-50 lb-ft (47-68 N•m).
Figure 5.10
11. Install the air chamber-to-bracket mounting
nuts. Tighten the nuts to 100-115 lb-ft
(136-156 N•m).
12. Attach the push rod yoke to the slack
adjuster. Tighten the yoke jam nut to
25-50 lb-ft (34-68 N•m).
13. Install the brake dust shield. Tighten the 0.34 inch
(8.64 mm)
mounting capscrews and washers to
35-50 lb-ft (47-68 N•m).
Wheel End
! CAUTION
Do not damage the hub oil seal bore surface in
the wheel hub. Damage to this surface will result
1. Press the new inner and outer bearing cups

into the wheel hub.
2. Position the wheel hub with the oil seal bore
facing UP.
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NOTE: Use a Permatex coating to seal against NOTE: If you move the adjusting nut to align the
leaks around the hub oil seal. Leaks would result lock plate mounting holes, tighten the nut. Do not
in requiring disassembly, should the leak be loosen or back off the nut.
noted after the final axle assembly.
6. Install the lock plate.
5. Apply a light, uniform coating of Permatex to
the wheel hub bore. ! WARNING
6. Apply a light film of axle lubricant to the hub Take care when using Loctite® to avoid serious
oil seal rubber ribs in the oil seal bore. personal injury. Follow the manufacturer’s
7. Install the wheel hub, inner bearing and oil instructions to prevent irritation to the eyes and
seal assembly onto the spindle. Keep the hub skin. If Loctite gets into your eyes, flush them
assembly aligned with the spindle. with water for 15 minutes. Have your eyes
checked by a doctor as soon as possible.
8. Apply axle lubricant to the outer bearing
cone rollers. Install the outer bearing cone 7. Install the lock plate mounting screws. Tighten
onto the planetary ring gear hub. the mounting screws to 20-30 lb-ft
(27-41 N•m).
9. Install the ring gear hub and bearing
assembly onto the spindle. • The new lock plate mounting screw threads
come equipped with a pre-applied locking
agent.
11. Adjust the wheel bearing preload. Refer to
the following procedure.
• If you use the original lock plate mounting
screws, apply two or three drops of Loctite
277 or equivalent to the internal threads of
Adjust the Wheel Bearing Preload the ring gear hub.
8. Apply axle grease to the inner face of the sun
NOTE: To adjust the wheel bearing preload, the gear thrust washer to help secure the washer
bearings must be properly seated and the rollers to the nut.
properly aligned.
9. Install the sun gear thrust washer so that the
washer tangs must engage the slots in the
! WARNING
bearing adjusting nut.
Use a brass or leather mallet for assembly and 10. Install the planetary sun gear and snap ring
disassembly procedures. Do not hit steel parts onto the axle shaft.
with a steel hammer. Pieces of a part can break 11. Install the axle shaft and sun gear assembly.
off and cause serious personal injury. For correct installation:
1. Install the wheel bearing adjusting nut. • The axle shaft must make contact with the
Tighten the nut to 400 lb-ft (542 N•m). differential side gear.
2. Rotate the hub in both directions. At the same • The sun gear must make contact with the
time, tap the hub several times with a brass or thrust washer.
plastic mallet. • The thrust washer tangs must be properly
3. Tighten the nut to 400 lb-ft (542 N•m) again. installed in the ring gear hub holes.
4. Back off the nut approximately 1/4 turn to
relieve the preload produced in Step 3.
5. Tighten the nut to 200 lb-ft (271 N•m).
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Planetary Spider and 9. Press the pinion shafts into the spider until
the pinion shaft inner shoulders contact the
Gearing Assembly thrust washers.
NOTE: If the original planetary pinions are used, 10. Apply a film of sealant to the outside pinion
verify that the gear bores are smooth and free of shaft bores of the planetary spider.
any surface damage.
11. Place the planetary spider on a workbench
with the flange end facing UP.
! WARNING 12. Install the snap rings on each pinion shaft.
When you apply some silicone gasket materials, 13. Install the O-ring at the base of the wheel hub
small amounts of acid vapor are present. To flange.
must be well ventilated. If the silicone gasket 14. Install the planetary ring gear onto the ring
material gets into your eyes, flush them with gear hub.
1. If the axle shaft thrust button and/or ring gear
NOTE: For correct installation, the planetary
thrust buttons are being replaced, apply liquid
pinions must contact both the sun gear and the
gasket material to them before pressing into
ring gear before installation.
the spider.
2. Place the planetary spider on a workbench 1. Install the planetary spider and gearing
with the flange end facing UP. Press the new assembly onto the wheel hub.
buttons into the planetary spider.
2. Install the slotted head machine screws that
3. Inspect the planet pinion bores for damage. temporarily secure the planetary spider to the
Do not reuse pinions with bore surface damage. wheel hub. Hand tighten the screws. Seat the
head of each screw below the surface of the
4. Apply gear lubricant to the planetary pinion spider flange.
bores and to the pinion shaft journals and
shoulder surfaces. 3. Install the brake drum over the wheel studs until
the drum seats onto the planetary spider flange.
with the flange end facing DOWN. 4. Mount the inner and outer wheels. Install the
6. Carefully slide the planetary spider over the manufacturer’s specification.
edge of the workbench just far enough to
reach inside to place a planetary pinion and NOTE: The PRC 775P axle has a common oil level
thrust washer. between the carrier and the wheel ends. Three
7. Install the planetary pinion and the inner and locations must be filled. The vehicle must be on a
outer thrust washers from the large end of the level surface when filling. Fill to the bottom of each
planetary spider. The thrust washer tangs of fill plughole. Wait and allow the oil to flow through
the thrust washer must engage the slots in the the axle. Check the oil level again after a few
planetary spider inner and outer support minutes and fill to the specified level if necessary.
bosses.
5. Add the correct axle lubricant into each wheel
8. Replace the O-ring on each pinion shaft and end through the fill/level hole in the planetary
insert the pinion shafts. Hand tighten them to spider at the horizontal position (three or nine
the support journals. The large end of each o’clock).
pinion shaft must face OUT.
bowl area.
7. Apply sealant to the threads of the fill/level plugs.
8. Install the fill/level plugs and tighten them to
35 lb-ft (47 N•m).
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Wheel End
! WARNING
Take care when using Loctite® to avoid serious
Prepare Parts for Assembly instructions to prevent irritation to the eyes and
NOTE: Refer to Section 4, “Prepare Parts for with water for 15 minutes. Have your eyes
Assembly.” checked by a doctor as soon as possible.
Spindle and Piston Housing NOTE: The piston housing has TOP identified by a
raised lug.
to the Axle Housing
1. Install two temporary studs (M20 x 2.5 threads, 2. Clean and inspect the spindle and piston
approximately four inches long) into the axle housing for damage. Apply a small, two
housing flange. Install the studs at the eleven millimeter bead of Loctite 518 near the OD of
o’clock and one o’clock positions. Figure 5.11. the spindle flange, on both sides of the spindle
flange.
Figure 5.11 3. Mount the spindle and piston housing (lug on

TOP) onto the axle housing using thirteen M20
x 2.5 thread capscrews. Tighten the capscrews
in an “X” torquing pattern to achieve
370-480 lb-ft (500-650 N•m) bolt torque. Install
10 mm x 60 mm long assembly studs into the
four M8 x 1.25 thread holes in the piston cover.
Wet Disc Brakes

To assemble the PRC 775 W3H wet disc brakes,
refer to Maintenance Manual MM-20195, 360 mm
Wet Disc Brakes. To order this publication, call
at 877-547-3907 or send a fax to 866-547-3987.
NOTE: To continue assembling the PRC 775 W3H

wet disc brake wheel end, continue with the
following steps.
Wheel End
1. Clean and inspect the piston for damage,
inspect the piston grooves to ensure no
contaminants remain in the grooves. Apply oil
lubricant to the “D” seals and assemble the
“D” seals into the appropriate grooves in
the piston.
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Section 5
Assembly
10. Repeat these steps until completing the

! WARNING assembly stack of discs. Realign all the
Take care when using Loctite® to avoid serious friction disc splines and grooves.
! WARNING
with water for 15 minutes. Have your eyes Take care when using Loctite® to avoid serious
checked by a doctor as soon as possible. personal injury. Follow the manufacturer’s
NOTE: The piston slightly sticks out of the piston skin. If Loctite gets into your eyes, flush them
housing. with water for 15 minutes. Have your eyes
checked by a doctor as soon as possible.
2. Apply an oil film coating on the piston
housing bores. Use “C” clamps to assemble 11. Apply a small, continuous two millimeter
the piston over the assembly studs and push bead of Loctite 518 onto the mounting face of
the piston into the piston housing until it the brake housing. Carefully lift the brake
bottoms out. housing assembly (lug on TOP) and install it
3. Remove and store the four assembly studs. onto the piston housing that is already
mounted on the axle.
4. Install washers and springs on the four
shoulder bolts. 12. Tighten sixteen M16 x 1.5 threaded capscrews
in an “X” torquing pattern to achieve 200-258
5. Apply a small bead of Loctite 518 to the four lb-ft (270-350 N•m) bolt torque.
shoulder bolt threads and install the four
shoulder bolts into the piston and piston NOTE: Use isopropyl alcohol to lubricate O-ring
housing. Tighten the four shoulder bolts to immediately before this installation.
22-30 lb-ft (30-40 N•m).
13. Install half of the face seal into the brake
6. Clean and inspect the brake housing, housing by using a Caterpillar assembly tool
stationary plates and dowels for damage. to properly position the O-ring and steel ring
assembly beyond the lip and into the tapered
NOTE: The brake housing has TOP identified with bore in the brake housing.
a raised lug. 14. Clean and inspect the hub.
7. Place the brake housing on an assembly 15. Install inner and outer bearing cups into the
bench. Assemble the eight dowels into the hub. Install the inner bearing cone and
slots in the brake housing. spindle seal into the hub. Press the spindle
seal flush with the shoulder in the hub bore.
! CAUTION NOTE: Use a Permatex coating to seal against
Do not reuse a damaged friction disc or stationary leaks around the hub oil seal. Leaks would result
disc. Damage to components can result. in requiring disassembly, should the leak be
noted after the final axle assembly.
The friction discs and stationary discs are loose
inside the brake housing assembly. Reach 16. Apply a light, uniform coating of Permatex to
through the center of the brake housing and keep the wheel hub bore.
the discs from falling out.
NOTE: Use isopropyl alcohol to lubricate O-ring
8. Line up all the friction disc splines and immediately before this installation.
grooves in a stack so that they can be
assembled this way inside the brake housing. 17. Install the second half of the face seal into the
hub and cup assembly by using a Caterpillar
9. Place a friction disc inside the brake housing. assembly tool to properly position the O-ring
Place a stationary disc into the brake housing and steel ring assembly beyond the lip and
while engaging all the dowels in the disc’s into the tapered bore in the hub.
slots.
44
Section 5
Assembly
18. Measure height of metal face above housing NOTE: If you move the adjusting nut to align the
to ensure tolerance is within 1 mm variation. lock plate mounting holes, tighten the nut. Do not
loosen or back off the nut.
! CAUTION
6. Install the lock plate.
Do not apply lubricant to the O-ring. Damage and
leaks will result.
! WARNING
19. Apply a light coating of lubricant to the two
mating surfaces of the face seal’s steel rings Take care when using Loctite® to avoid serious
only. Do not allow lubricant to contact the personal injury. Follow the manufacturer’s
O-ring. Use the same lubricant that was used instructions to prevent irritation to the eyes and
on the coolant side. skin. If Loctite gets into your eyes, flush them
20. Install the hub with brake driver splines checked by a doctor as soon as possible.
through the friction discs.
21. Install the outer bearing cone on the ring gear 7. Install the lock plate mounting screws. Tighten
hub. Install the spindle nut on the spindle. the mounting screws to 20-30 lb-ft
Rotate the hub while tightening the nut as (27-41 N•m).
described in wheel bearing adjustment • The new lock plate mounting screw threads
procedure. come equipped with a pre-applied locking
22. Perform the pressure test. agent.
• If you use the original lock plate mounting
Adjust the Wheel Bearing Preload screws, apply two or three drops of Loctite
277 or equivalent to the internal threads of
NOTE: To adjust the wheel bearing preload, the the ring gear hub.
bearings must be properly seated and the rollers 8. Apply axle grease to the inner face of the sun
properly aligned. gear thrust washer to help secure the washer
to the nut.
! WARNING 9. Install the sun gear thrust washer so that the
washer tangs must engage the slots in the
Use a brass or leather mallet for assembly and bearing adjusting nut.
with a steel hammer. Pieces of a part can break 10. Install the planetary sun gear and snap ring
off and cause serious personal injury. onto the axle shaft.
1. Install the wheel bearing adjusting nut. Tighten 11. Install the axle shaft and sun gear assembly.
the nut to 400 lb-ft (542 N•m). For correct installation:
2. Rotate the hub in both directions. At the same • The axle shaft must make contact with the
time, tap the hub several times with a brass or differential side gear.
plastic mallet.
• The sun gear must make contact with the
3. Tighten the nut to 400 lb-ft (542 N•m) again. thrust washer.
4. Back off the nut approximately 1/4 turn to • The thrust washer tangs must be properly
relieve the preload produced in Step 3. installed in the bearing adjusting nut slots.
5. Tighten the nut to 200 lb-ft (271 N•m).
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Section 5
Assembly
Planetary Spider and 10. Apply a film of sealant to the outside pinion
shaft bores of the planetary spider.
Gearing Assembly
with the flange end facing UP.
verify that the gear bores are smooth and free of 12. Install the snap rings on each pinion shaft.
any surface damage.
1. If the axle shaft thrust button and/or ring gear ! WARNING

thrust buttons are being replaced, apply liquid When you apply some silicone gasket materials,
gasket material to them before pressing into small amounts of acid vapor are present. To
the spider. prevent possible serious injury, the work area
2. Place the planetary spider on a workbench with must be well ventilated. If the silicone gasket
the flange end facing UP. Press the new material gets into your eyes, flush them with
buttons into the planetary spider. water for 15 minutes. Have your eyes checked by
3. Inspect the planet pinion bores for damage. Do
not reuse pinions with bore surface damage. 13. Install the O-ring at the base of the wheel hub
4. Apply gear lubricant to the planetary pinion flange.
bores and to the pinion shaft journals and 14. Install the planetary ring gear onto the ring
shoulder surfaces. gear hub.
5. Place the planetary spider on a workbench with
the flange end facing DOWN.
6. Carefully slide the planetary spider over the
edge of the workbench just far enough to reach NOTE: For correct installation, the planetary
inside to place a planetary pinion and thrust pinions must contact both the sun gear and the
washer. ring gear before installation.
7. Install the planetary pinion and the inner and
outer thrust washers from the large end of the 1. Install the planetary spider and gearing
planetary spider. The thrust washer tangs of assembly onto the wheel hub.
the thrust washer must engage the slots in the 2. Install the slotted head machine screws that
planetary spider inner and outer support temporarily secure the planetary spider to the
bosses. wheel hub. Hand tighten the screws. Seat the
8. Replace the O-ring on each pinion shaft and head of each screw below the surface of the
insert the pinion shafts. Hand tighten them to spider flange.
the support journals. The large end of each
pinion shaft must face OUT.
9. Press the pinion shafts into the spider until the
pinion shaft inner shoulders contact the thrust
washers.
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Section 5
Assembly
3. Mount the inner and outer wheels. Install the
manufacturer’s specification.
NOTE: The PRC 775 axle has a common oil level

between the carrier and the wheel ends. The wet
disc brakes must also be filled separately. Five
locations must be filled. The vehicle must be on a
level surface when filling. Fill to the bottom of
each fill plughole. Wait and allow the oil to flow
through the axle. Check the oil level again after a
few minutes and fill to the specified level if
necessary.
4. Add the correct axle lubricant into each wheel

end through the fill/level hole in the planetary
spider at the horizontal position (three or nine
o’clock).
bowl area.
6. Apply sealant to the threads of the fill/level plugs.
7. Install the fill/level plugs and tighten them to
35 lb-ft (47 N•m).
Fill Wet Disc Brakes with

Hydraulic Fluid
1. Fill the wet disc brakes with tractor oil universal
(TOU) fluid by using the 0.875"-14 UNF
O-ring plug near the top of the brake and a
0.875"-14 UNF O-ring plug above the three or
nine o’clock position. Fill the brakes until oil
exits the lower plug (above the 3 or 9 o’clock
position).
2. Connect brake coolant lines and brake
actuation lines at the proper locations.
NOTE: Brake coolant inlet is connected to the

0.875"-14 UNF O-ring plug at the top position of
the brake between the mounting bolts. The brake
actuation line is connected at the 0.5625"-18 UNF
plug at either the three or nine o’clock position.
3. Thoroughly bleed all air from brake actuation

system.
47
Section 6
Specifications
PRC 425 Q Plus™ Wheel End Torque Chart
8
7 2
6
5 4
Item Fastener Torque Value

1 Wheel rim nut Per OEM specification
2 Pinion shaft set screw 35 lb-ft (47 N•m)
3 Oil fill/level/drain plug 35 lb-ft (47 N•m)
4 Planetary spider-to-wheel hub slotted head screw Hand tighten (no specification)
5 Spindle and brake spider mounting (drum) 200-260 lb-ft (270-350 N•m)
6 Camshaft bracket clamp 35-50 lb-ft (47-68 N•m)
7 Camshaft bracket to spider 85-115 lb-ft (115-156 N•m)
8 Wheel bearing adjusting nut Refer to instructions in Section 3.
48
Section 6
Specifications
PRC 425 W3H Wheel End Torque Chart
1
6
2 7

2 Spindle and wet disc brake housing mounting 370-480 lb-ft (500-650 N•m)
4 Brake housing capscrews 200-258 lb-ft (270-350 N•m)
5 Pinion shaft setscrew 35 lb-ft (47 N•m)
6 Oil fill/drain plug (not shown) 35 lb-ft (47 N•m)
7 Piston return spring shoulder bolts 22-30 lb-ft (30-40 N•m)
49
Section 6
Specifications
PRC 775P Wheel End Torque Chart

1
4
6
5

2 Lock plate screw 20-30 lb-ft (27-41 N•m)
4 Planetary spider-to-wheel hub slotted head screw Hand tighten (no specification)
5 Camshaft bracket to spider 85-115 lb-ft (115-156 N•m)
6 Camshaft bracket clamp 35-50 lb-ft (47-68 N•m)
7 Spindle and brake mounting 370-480 lb-ft (500-650 N•m)
8 Oil fill/drain plug 35 lb-ft (47 N•m)
50
Section 6
Specifications
PRC 775 W3H Wheel End Torque Chart

2 Lock plate screw 20-30 lb-ft (27-41 N•m)
4 Spindle and wet disc brake mounting 370-480 lb-ft (500-650 N•m)
5 Brake housing capscrews 200-258 lb-ft (270-350 N•m)
6 Oil fill/drain plug 35 lb-ft (47 N•m)
7 Piston return spring shoulder bolts 22-30 lb-ft (30-40 N•m)
51
Section 6
Specifications
Lubrication Specification
NOTE: Do not fill only through the axle housing
bowl. For axles with a common level, fill the axle
at each wheel end and the axle housing bowl to
the bottom of the fill/level plug hole with the
specified oil. Wait and allow the oil to flow
through the axle. Check the oil level again and fill
to the specified level if necessary.
Lubrication Schedule
Operation Off-Highway➀
Initial Oil Change 250 operating hours➀
Check Oil Level 250 operating hours➀
Petroleum Oil 1,500 operating hours or twice a year

Change (whichever comes first)➀
Synthetic Oil or 3,000 operating hours or once a year
Semi-Synthetic Oil (whichever comes first)
Change
➀ The interval depends on the individual operating conditions, speeds and loads. Severe operating conditions may
require more frequent intervals.
Lubrication Specifications
Outside Temperature
Military °F °C
AxleTech Specification Oil
Specifications Approval Description Min. Max. Min. Max.
O-76A, Gear Oil GL-5, SAE 85W/140 10 None -12 None
O-76D, Gear Oil MIL-PRF-2105-E GL-5, SAE 80W/90 -15 None -26 None
O-76E, Gear Oil GL-5, SAE 75W/90 -40 None -40 None
O-76L, Gear Oil GL-5, SAE 75W/140 -40 None -40 None
O-76M, Gear Oil GL-5, SAE 75W/140 -40 None -40 None
O-76N, Gear Oil GL-5, SAE 75W/140 -40 None -40 None
Specification Oil Description

Tractor oil SAE 10W, 20W or 10W30
universal (TOU)
NOTE: Refer to AxleTech Maintenance Manual 1,

Lubrication, for further lubrication information.
To order this publication, call AxleTech
International’s Customer Service Center at
877-547-3907 or send a fax to 866-547-3987.
52
Section 6
Specifications
Wet Disc Brake Coolant Specifications

Sump and Forced Cooling Systems with Hub Seals
Coolant Specification
Petroleum Base See the recommendations of the vehicle manufacturer.
SAE 10W, SAE 20W or SAE 10W30
• Use tractor oil universal fluid (“TOU” types)

formulated for wet disc brakes in the wet ! CAUTION
disc brake housing. Make sure that the The operating temperature of the coolant must
specifications of the tractor fluid are the never reach or exceed 250°F (120°C). If the
same as the specifications of the vehicle operating temperature of the coolant reaches or
manufacturer. exceeds 250°F (120°C), the internal components
of the brake will be damaged. A forced cooling
system may be required to assure the coolant
temperature remains below 250°F (120°C).
Coolant Change Intervals

Break-In Interval: Change the fluid in the brake housing after the first month or the first 200-250 hours of
operation, whichever comes first.
Normal Maintenance Interval: Change the fluid every 6 months or every 3000 hours of operation, whichever comes first.
Hydraulic Fluid Specifications

Use only the brake hydraulic fluid specified by the manufacturer of the vehicle. Do not use different hydraulic fluids. The wrong
fluid will damage the seals on the piston.
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Notes
Notes
Notes
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PRC 775 W3H

PRC 425Q PRC 775P

This maintenance manual describes the correct

AxleTech International uses the following

! Asbestos and Non-Asbestos Fibers Warnings.................................................................................1

PRC 425 W3H Wet Disc Brake

PRC 775P Planetary Axle

PRC 775 W3H Wet Disc Brake

Section 4: Prepare Parts for Assembly

PRC 425 W3H Wet Disc Brake

PRC 775P Planetary Axle

PRC 775 W3H Wet Disc Brake

! ASBESTOS FIBER WARNING ! NON-ASBESTOS FIBERS WARNING

Hazard Summary Hazard Summary

PRC 425Q (with Q Plus™ Cam Brakes)

ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION

PRC 425 W3H

ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION

ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION

PRC 775 W3H

ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION

Description • The teeth of the floating sun gear mesh with

PRC 425Q (with Q PLUS™ CAM BRAKES)

AxleTech planetary axles permit the hypoid

Figure 2.2 SINGLE PLANETARY AXLES

ONLY IF APPLICABLE: HOUSING TYPE

FIRST TWO OR THREE LAST DIGIT: BRAKE TYPE: EXACT

Removal 3. Raise the vehicle so that the wheels of the axle

! WARNING 5. Rotate the wheel ends so the magnetic drain

7. If the brake air chamber assembly has a spring

NOTE: If Meritor automatic slack adjusters are

9. Use a lifting device to support the brake drum.

11. With the lifting device, carefully remove the

Use a brass or leather mallet for assembly and

4. Use a press to remove the pinion shafts. If a

Spindle and Brake Spider

! CAUTION Removal of the capscrews allows the spindle and

2. Remove the two capscrews and washers that

PRC 425 W3H Wheel End Cross Section

WHEEL HUB PLANETARY

WET BRAKE WET BRAKE FACE SEAL

NOTE: The sun gear thrust washer may come out

7. Remove the axle shaft, planetary sun gear and

5. Support the brake housing assembly. Remove

B. Remove only two capscrews. Replace them

Wet Disc Brakes

PRC 775P Wheel End Cross Section

AXLE SHAFT WHEEL

6. If necessary, remove the magnetic drain plug Figure 3.5

7. If the brake air chamber assembly has a spring

NOTE: If Meritor automatic slack adjusters are

9. Use a lifting device to support the brake

Planetary Spider Assembly 6. Remove the planetary pinions and thrust

Use a brass or leather mallet for assembly and

5. Use a press to remove the pinion shafts out of

To disassemble the P Series brake, refer to Figure 3.6

If it is necessary to remove the anchor pins,

Spindle and Brake Spider

PRC 775 W3H Wheel End Cross Section

OIL SEAL WHEEL WHEEL

WHEEL HUB O-RING