Front Drive Axle and Differential

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Fig 1: Identifying Front Drive Axle

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

The Dana model super 60 front drive axle features the following:

A hypoid gear design with the centerline of the pinion set below the centerline of the ring gear
A conventional differential case
Full-floating axle shafts
A cast center section with two steel tubes
A stamped differential housing cover

Fig 2: Disassembled View Of Front Drive Axle

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.