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Differential Bearings - Dana 60: Removal

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  1. Remove the differential carrier. For additional information, refer to DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER - DANA 60 .
    2. NOTE: Index-mark the driveshaft to the pinion flange to maintain correct driveline balance.
    Fig 1: Locating Index-Mark Driveshaft To Pinion Flange
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  2. Remove and discard the 4 driveshaft flange bolts. Position the driveshaft aside.
  3. Using the special tool to prevent the flange from turning, remove and discard the pinion nut and washer.
    Fig 2: Holding Pinion Flange With Special Tool
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  4. Using the special tool, remove the pinion flange.
    Fig 3: Removing Pinion Flange
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    5. CAUTION: Do not damage the pinion, the bearings or the cup.
    Fig 4: Taping Pinion Through Outer Bearing
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  5. Using a soft-face hammer, tap the pinion through the outer bearing. Remove the pinion through the rear of the differential housing.
  6. Using the special tools, remove the pinion seal. Discard the seal.
    Fig 5: Removing Pinion Seal Using Special Tools
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  7. Remove the oil slinger and the differential pinion bearing.
    Fig 6: Locating Oil Slinger And Differential Pinion Bearing
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  8. Using a suitable tool, remove the outer pinion bearing cup, the inner pinion bearing cup and the oil baffle.
    • Use 205-D055 and 205-D051 to remove the inner pinion bearing cup.
    • Use 205-D055 and 205-D054 to remove the outer pinion bearing cup.
  9. Remove and discard the collapsible spacer.
    Fig 7: Locating Collapsible Spacer
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  10. Using the special tool, remove the differential pinion bearing.
    Fig 8: Removing Differential Pinion Bearing
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    11. NOTE: Discard the drive pinion position shim if bent or nicked. Measure and record the shim thickness if discarding the shim.
  11. Remove the drive pinion position shim.
  12. Place the differential carrier into a vise with soft jaws.
  13. Using the special tool, remove and discard the differential bearings.
    Fig 9: Removing Differential Bearings Using Special Tool
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  14. Remove the differential bearing shims.
    • Wire the shims together and mark from which side they were removed.
      Fig 10: Removing Differential Bearing Shims
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