I'm about to tear it down and rebuild it. The gears look almost brand new so I'm only going as far as the knuckles. Do I need in special tools?
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Dana 60 tear down / build
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Found some videos and looks like all I need is the special socket for the spindle lock nuts.
make sure to pull the lockout or drive slug first .
older 60's used a 6 tab spindle nut newer models use a 4 tab spindle nut.
otherwise there easy to play with . I have done a few here and there over the years .
these days I search rockauto for my basic reman parts . . . . cheeper than master kits from others . and there Timken bearings and seals even . pm me if you need help finding parts .
hate to say it also . but if going down to shafts out and knuckles off it . . . . pop carrier out and do 2 new tube seals . drop carrier back in and be done . doing this will = no gear setup .
older 60's used a 6 tab spindle nut newer models use a 4 tab spindle nut.
otherwise there easy to play with . I have done a few here and there over the years .
these days I search rockauto for my basic reman parts . . . . cheeper than master kits from others . and there Timken bearings and seals even . pm me if you need help finding parts .
hate to say it also . but if going down to shafts out and knuckles off it . . . . pop carrier out and do 2 new tube seals . drop carrier back in and be done . doing this will = no gear setup .
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I also have found great prices on axle parts from rock auto. I just did a D44 with parts from them. I have a D60 front apart right now and am getting those parts from rock auto too.
If you have bad king pins you may also need a giant Allen wrench to get them out. It's either a 7/8" or 3/4", can't remember off the top of my head. Size should be easilly searched.
I agree on the inner tube seals, they aren't very hard and you are basically there all ready with the shafts out.
If you have bad king pins you may also need a giant Allen wrench to get them out. It's either a 7/8" or 3/4", can't remember off the top of my head. Size should be easilly searched.
I agree on the inner tube seals, they aren't very hard and you are basically there all ready with the shafts out.
Thanks for the tips. I wasn't planning on pulling the shafts out, but it doesn't look like it's that difficult.
