Dana 60 pinion question.

[JUNIOR-K5]

I was changing my 1310 yoke for a 1410 on my front d60 and the nut stripped out and now the first 4 threads are bad and the third thread is missing a piece . Can I run a thread chaser has this happened to anyone. I hope I dont have to change the pinion for that. Also if I can run a chaser does anyone know the size I need its on my burb.

 

[4X4HIGH]

I'm sure the threads on the pinion shaft are ok and that it's the threads in the nut that are bad. You should be installing a new nut anytime it comes off anyways so just replace the nut and use some locktite on it also.

 

[Hogback Fabrication]

I'm sure the threads on the pinion shaft are ok and that it's the threads in the nut that are bad. You should be installing a new nut anytime it comes off anyways so just replace the nut and use some locktite on it also.

I agree.

And to reiterate:

NEVER REUSE PINION NUTS!

 

[JUNIOR-K5]

cool thanks guys anyone know where I can get a new nut autozone dont know chit.

 

[Hogback Fabrication]

Some kind of driveline store or one of the online places (randys ring and pinion, reider racing, etc.)

 

[4X4HIGH]

Or try the dealer, you'd be surprised what things they do have and you wouldn't think they should keep on the shelf.

 

[u2slow]

Clean up the thread on the pinion with a small triangular-profile file.

Use loctite.

I frequent one shop that slices a groove in the pinion thread with an angle grinder and peens the edge of the nut into it. I guess whatever works and doesn't create warranty comebacks.