Spicer® AdvanTEK® High Efficiency Axles
The industry’s most fuel-efficient axle yet.
Spicer® AdvanTEK® high-efficiency axles deliver more miles per gallon, enhanced vehicle performance, and maximum durability for the complete spectrum of light vehicles. Even with its compact design, these axles provide greater power density than similar offerings while reducing driveline weight with lighter, higher strength materials and advanced gearing.
Standard Features
Pinion features to enhance reliability:
- Larger diameter pinion stem
- Narrow pinion bearing spread
- Two-stage pinion preload setting
- Pinion mate spherical torus shape
Pinion features that reduce vibration:
- Pinion built to position rather than pattern
- Major diameter pinion spline fit
- Reduced pinion nut backface runout
Gearing features to improve durability:
- Wider drive gear face
- Differential gear tooth combination
- Large diameter flange side differential bearing
Gearing features that maximize efficiency:
- Fuel efficient taper roller bearing
- Smaller button side differential bearing
Thrust washer features for a quieter ride:
- Dynamic backlash measurement
- Belleville side gear thrust washers
- Thrust washer lubrication holes
Optional Upgrades
Increase overall vehicle efficiency and reduce noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) even further with upgrades that include:
- Active oil flow
- 100 percent joko NVH testing
- Super finish
- Differential case balance
- Collapsible spacer between lube flow restrictor
- Double row angular contact ball bearing
- Lightweight aluminum housing