I've searched a bunch of posts both here and at Pirate, and read the Billavista writeup on gear setup that details the D60 specifically, but I don't see any special info about how people install the outer pinion bearing.
I gather that's because there's no rocket surgery here - the way I read it there might or might not be a baffle "H" (mine didn't have it) and mine was actually missing the thrust washer "E" (or is it really?).
Instead, I had what I'd call a large concave washer installed behind the outer seal. The person that had done the gears prior had it installed with the concave side facing the bearing. I know that because you can see the lettering from the inner bearing diameter has made an imprint on this large concave washer. I guess this thing is taking the place of the thrust washer?
As near as I can tell, maybe this really IS the thrust washer?? At least that's what this seems to say:
http://broncograveyard.com/bronco/i-11823TW-dana-60-pinion-gear-thrust-washer.html
Here's mine:
Anyway, back to my question about installing the new bearing. Are you supposed to just get the bearing onto the pinion far enough, then torque into place with the pinion nut? I can barely get it on the shaft far enough to get the yoke on with its washer and nut, let alone this thrust washer too. The problem is in the damn case and installed, the pinion assy. is a bit odd to work with. I think I will probably go ahead and fabricate a yoke holder tool too - seems to do this right that's really what's needed.
I realize you're supposed to use a setup bearing to shim with and get your backlash and shim thickness, gear pattern etc. That's fine and I can grind out or remove material from the ID of the old bearing but how am I gonna get the new one on? Just looking for some tips from you guys that have done this before and are likely going to tell me I'm making a mountain out of a mole hill or something!
I gather that's because there's no rocket surgery here - the way I read it there might or might not be a baffle "H" (mine didn't have it) and mine was actually missing the thrust washer "E" (or is it really?).
Instead, I had what I'd call a large concave washer installed behind the outer seal. The person that had done the gears prior had it installed with the concave side facing the bearing. I know that because you can see the lettering from the inner bearing diameter has made an imprint on this large concave washer. I guess this thing is taking the place of the thrust washer?
As near as I can tell, maybe this really IS the thrust washer?? At least that's what this seems to say:http://broncograveyard.com/bronco/i-11823TW-dana-60-pinion-gear-thrust-washer.html
Here's mine:
Anyway, back to my question about installing the new bearing. Are you supposed to just get the bearing onto the pinion far enough, then torque into place with the pinion nut? I can barely get it on the shaft far enough to get the yoke on with its washer and nut, let alone this thrust washer too. The problem is in the damn case and installed, the pinion assy. is a bit odd to work with. I think I will probably go ahead and fabricate a yoke holder tool too - seems to do this right that's really what's needed.
I realize you're supposed to use a setup bearing to shim with and get your backlash and shim thickness, gear pattern etc. That's fine and I can grind out or remove material from the ID of the old bearing but how am I gonna get the new one on? Just looking for some tips from you guys that have done this before and are likely going to tell me I'm making a mountain out of a mole hill or something!
