Got some differential fluid starting to leak out by the front wheel. Going to replace the axle shaft seals. While I’m in there, is there anything else I should replace or tend to? Was thinking of doing the wheel bearings just because.
Dana 60 Axle shaft Seal Replacement
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u2slow
bilge rat
I would do a visual on the bearings (not blindly replace), re-pack inner bearing if changing hub seals.
Spindles can be seized into the knuckles. Probably the biggest obstacle (it was for me). Check the seal and caged roller at the stub/spindle interface. Replace if shot or poor condition.
Shims are captured behind the carrier bearings on a D60 - shouldn't fall out.
Definitely a good time to check over the ujoints and brakes really well.
Spindles can be seized into the knuckles. Probably the biggest obstacle (it was for me). Check the seal and caged roller at the stub/spindle interface. Replace if shot or poor condition.
Shims are captured behind the carrier bearings on a D60 - shouldn't fall out.
Definitely a good time to check over the ujoints and brakes really well.
nhwrench01
Registered User
when you are there, the axle will be mostly empty, ( pinion gear will be there ) but the ring gear and both axles will be out ( have to do this to replace axle seals) i run a rag and shop air to clean out dirt from the axle tubes, this might take some time to get them clean if you hit the mud like i did,
it will help when reinstalling the axles ,, as not to push dirt into the center and destroy your gears and bearings..
i learn by my mistakes,,, i will clean all axle tubes when i do this job!
it will help when reinstalling the axles ,, as not to push dirt into the center and destroy your gears and bearings..
i learn by my mistakes,,, i will clean all axle tubes when i do this job!
Black dawg
Registered User
Research using the superduty axle seals, in place of the old style seal.
u2slow
bilge rat
Do they actually fit? The axle tube is a larger diameter on the superduty.
Black dawg
Registered User
I used them in my 79 ford d60 and my 89, as well as several others with no issues.
u2slow
bilge rat
Oh, ok... I see now they are used on the stub axle (not axle tube) when put on other diffs
Dana 50 / Dana 60 / Ultimate Dana 60 / M256 Front Outer Tube Seal 1999 - 2004 Ford Super Duty F-250 F-350 F-450 F-550
Product Details: Axle shaft seal (2) required per axle Parts Included: (1) seal Fits: 1999 - 2004 Ford Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, and Excursion with the leaf spring Dana 50 or Dana 60 front axle at the axle housing tube location (see picture example) 2007 - 2018 Jeep Wrangler JK or...
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I picked this style of tube seal for when I rebuild my front axle.
GM D60 Tube Seal
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Black dawg
Registered User
No, the axle seals by the carrier bearings.
u2slow
bilge rat
Ya, that's the primary/original oil seal.
There are additional seals used on newer axles to keep mud out of the tubes.
