Rockwell 46-160 power divider removal (part 1)

Meritor RT 46-160, removal of power divider and finding its faults is spread over parts 1 and 2.
The official Maintenance Manual which provides maintenance and service information for the Meritor forward tandem drive axles, including the RT-140; -144; -145; -149; -160; -169; RZ-166; -186 and -188 Series models is presently available at:
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[@hvguy]

My input shaft has some hella worn out splines that finally gave up and stripped the yoke. Your video really helps me with figuring out how to remove and replace the shaft.

[@gouldney1]

I just checked my link above to the overhaul manual, it still works fine. And don't need to state the obvious, but splines are always "softer" than their mating surfaces: easier to replace a shaft (!) I hope the job went well and you're back on the road.

[@Nordic_Mechanic]

Cleared up all the questions i had about it. No secrets now, thank you

[@gouldney1]

You're most welcome! The problem with this differential was the truck driver not engaging third diff lock on uneven ground. I believe that ordinarily the brass thrust washer is the first to go with this fault. But it looks like the initial mechanic only replaced the thrust washer (which you see in perfect condition in this video), and had not gone further in to find the damaged spider gear casing (seen in the next video). Drivers: engage that third differential lock if you think there's just the slightest risk the rear wheels will have different rotating speeds! Better to have more tyre wear than to give the center (third) diff all that stress.

[@thantun9018]

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[@VinaySingh-be6yo]

Helpful and very clear to understand each part.

[@antoniocruzperez2785]

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[@aobd707mens4]

professional work 👌🏻

[@remarmechanic132]

nice video My New friend I watching the full video more blessings to come.

[@johnysilver1853]

My truck has problem when I turn differential switch on I hear air does something but only one rear wheel spinning on passenger side. What can be the problem? What's need be checked or replaced?

[@saltiness_incoming1407]

Wow that's an old generation RPL 23 160 you can tell by diff lock cylinder having four bolts new style have a screw in style cylinder I built a ton of those

[@gouldney1]

Saltiness_ Incoming it’s in a 1996 Mack MH454, does that sound right to you? Thanks for your comment!

[@wazza33racer]

on 65 ton B-double running 600hp , those diffs can go as long as 3 million km's with no issues.

[@gouldney1]

This one failed due to operator ignorance/negligence by constantly driving uneven logging roads without locking the third differential. The spider gears were worn out.
Some owners used to insist their drivers lock the third diff (“cross locks”) to protect it, sacrificing tyre life instead.

[@wazza33racer]

@@gouldney1 Absolutely, in slippery conditions, lock the divider. I was driving a 80 ton A-double road train through Sydney, and the 700hp was always spinning the wheels loaded on bitumen, we ended up locking the divider because of the constant wheel spin. Its the same with people that rev the guts out bogged trucks causing 'spin out' that cooks the spider gears in diffs.

[@ristaromaasi1588]

I need input shafh Meritor P/n A3297-B-1120

[@gouldney1]

Only buy new for this part, never fit a used shaft. If you are serious, message me at [e-mail]. What country are you in?

[@ristaromaasi1588]

Hello..Please Info This Partnumber input Shafh.....

[@lucashaskins5536]

thats a 23-160. 46-170 is a Dana/Spicer

[@3408dita1]

Its a bogie rear so its named 46/160 individually they are 23/160.

[@gouldney1]

Thanks for the comments ... !

[@saltiness_incoming1407]

46000 pound axles a differential drop out is a RPL 23 160 the axle housing is a 46/160 if you want to get technical

[@IisSuripto]

👍👍💪💪

[@allywilkeforsenate]

Bet that smelled good lols.