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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 Driveshaft Flange Bolts
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  2. Remove and discard the 4 driveshaft flange bolts and 2 retainers. Position the driveshaft aside.
  3. Using the Drive Pinion Flange Holding Fixture to prevent the flange from turning, remove and discard the pinion nut and washer.
    Fig 2: Locating Pinion Nut And Washer
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  4. Using the Drive Pinion Flange Remover, remove the pinion flange.
    Fig 3: Locating Flange
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    5. NOTE: Do not damage the pinion, the bearings or the cup.
    Fig 4: Removing Pinion Through Rear Of Differential Housing
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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 Slide Hammer and Bushing Remover, remove the pinion seal. Discard the seal.
    Fig 5: Removing Drive Pinion Seal
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  7. Remove the oil slinger and the differential pinion bearing.
    Fig 6: Locating 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 the Handle and the Bearing Cup Remover/Installer (205-D051) to remove the inner pinion bearing cup.
    • Use the Handle and the Bearing Cup Remover/Installer (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 Drive Pinion/Differential Carrier Puller, 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 Drive Pinion/Differential Carrier Puller, remove and discard the differential bearings.
    Fig 9: Removing Differential Bearings
    G06777451Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the differential bearing shims.
    • Wire the shims together and mark from which side they were removed.
    Fig 10: Removing Differential Bearing Shims
    G06777452Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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