Class 8 assembly upgraded

Dana Holding Corp. has completed product improvements to its Spicer Life Series (SPL) Model 170 universal joint assembly. Dana has now upgraded its entire Class 8 SPL heavy-duty universal joint lineup. The SPL-170 now features a new bearing package with larger needle bearings to increase capacity, a Viton synthetic seal to improve grease retention and serviceability, and a thermoplastic seal guard

March 1, 2011

Dana Holding Corp. has completed product improvements to its Spicer Life Series (SPL) Model 170 universal joint assembly. Dana has now upgraded its entire Class 8 SPL heavy-duty universal joint lineup.

The SPL-170 now features a new bearing package with larger needle bearings to increase capacity, a Viton synthetic seal to improve grease retention and serviceability, and a thermoplastic seal guard to exclude contaminants.

Dana also said a new premium synthetic lubricant provides improved bearing life through the initial 3-yr./ 350,000-mi. lubrication interval.

The SPL-170 has a torque capacity rating of 12,550 lbs.-ft. It is designed for main and tandem drive interaxle driveshaft applications for Class 8 vehicles.
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