This document, AxleTech™ International Maintenance Manual No. 9E, covers maintenance and service procedures for AxleTech covered planetary spider design wheel end assemblies. It was issued in July 1999.

Covered Axle Models:
The manual lists several models, including Rigid Axles, Tandem and Tridem Axles, and Steering Axles:

Rigid Axles: PRLC 1925, PRLC 1927, PRC 1935, PRLC 1935, PRC 3805, PRLC 4026, PRC 4805, PRLC 4805, PRC 4807, PRC 5324, PRC 5814, PRLC 7314, PRC 7534
Tandem and Tridem Axles: SPRC 1926, EPRC 1927, SPRC 1927, SPRC 4026, EPRC 4806, SPRC 4806, EPRC 4808, SPRC 4808
Steering Axles PSC 1875, PSC 1876, PSC 4564, PSC 4565.

Planetary Axle Description:
AxleTech’s covered spider design planetary axles feature a final gearing reduction in the wheel hubs by planetary design spur gears. This design allows the carrier hypoid gearing and axle shafts to carry only nominal torsional loads while providing high numerical gear reduction at the wheels. Power is transmitted to the sun gear, through the revolving planetary gears, and into the planetary spider, which drives the wheel hub. Planetary wheel ends have three different designs: planetary pinion shafts with tapered roller bearings, needle roller bearings, or nylon coating.

Key Sections in the Manual:

Safety/Notes: Includes warnings, cautions, notes, and a symbol (T) indicating fasteners must be tightened to a specific torque value. It also has warnings regarding asbestos and non-asbestos fibers when servicing brakes.
Disassembly: Procedures for removing and disassembling planetary wheel ends, ring gear and axle shaft, hub oil seal and bearings, and the brake drum/disc brake rotor.
Assembly: Procedures for installing the axle shaft, assembling the ring gear hub, wheel hub and bearings, and planetary spider assembly.
Lubrication: Provides a lubrication schedule for off-highway use and oil specifications.
Specifications: Lists planetary axle wheel end torque specifications for various fasteners.