Motor Trike GL1800 SPYDER / 2+2 Service Manual page 89

5. Insert the differential pinion shaft through the case, and pinion gears. Aligning the hole
in the shaft with the lock bolt hole. Apply a suitable locking compound to the lock bolt,
and insert it through the case, and pinion shaft. Tighten the lock bolt to 15-30 ft. lbs.
6. Cover the inside of the differential case with a shop rag, to prevent contaminating them
with dirt or pieces of the old gasket, and clean the machined surface of the axle housing.
Remove the shop rag.
7. Carefully clean the gasket mating surfaces of the cover of any remaining gasket, or
sealer. A putty knife is a good tool to use for cleaning the gasket surfaces.
8. Install the rear cover using a new gasket, and sealant. Tighten the retaining bolts using
a crosswise pattern.
9. Refill the rear axle housing until it is 6-14 mm (1/4 - 9/16 inch) below the fill hole.
Using the proper grade, and quantity of lubricant. Motorcraft® SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear
Axle Lubricant is a good choice. It should hold 3.3 Pints of lubricant. Install the filler plug.
10. Install the brake rotor, and caliper. Or Drum if so equipped.
11. Install the wheel, then remove the jack stands, and carefully lower the Trike.
Fig. 18: Cover the differential unit with a clean rag, and clean the
gasket mating surface with a scraper.
Fig. 19: Apply a bead of silicone sealer ( RTV ) to the clean differential
cover, and install it on the axle housing.
Fig. 20: Fill
the axle
housing with
the proper
type, and
amount of
lubricant.