NOTE: Sometimes on disassembly, the spacer from the integral spacer/seal assembly will become separated from the front wheel spindle seal. Replacing the entire assembly is recommended.
Remove the spindle thrust washer assembly from the axle shaft.
Section 05-03B: Axle, Front Drive, Dana Model 60 Monobeam | 1996 F-350 4x4 Workshop Manual |
| Description | Tool Number |
|---|---|
| U-Joint Tool | T74P-4635-C |
Disassembly
Remove the axle shaft as described under Axle Shaft in the Removal and Installation portion of this section.
NOTE: Sometimes on disassembly, the spacer from the integral spacer/seal assembly will become separated from the front wheel spindle seal. Replacing the entire assembly is recommended.
Remove the spindle thrust washer assembly from the axle shaft.
Remove the snap rings that retain the bearings in the yoke and axle shaft.
Position U-Joint Tool T74P-4635-C on the shaft and press the bearings out of the yoke. If the bearing cannot be pressed completely out of the yoke, remove the bearing with vise grip or channel lock pliers. Mark the yoke and shaft so they can be assembled in the same position.
Reposition the U-Joint Tool T74P-4635-C to press on the spider to remove the bearing from the opposite side of the yoke.
Remove the yoke from the spider.
Assembly
Position the spider in the axle shaft and press the bearing 6mm (1/4 inch) below the axle shaft surface using Pinion Bearing Cone Remover D79L-4621-A or equivalent.
Remove the tool and install a new snap ring.
Start a new bearing on the opposite side of the axle shaft.
Install the U-Joint Tool T74P-4635-C and press the bearing until the snap ring of the opposite bearing contacts the axle shaft.
Remove the tool and install a new snap ring.
Install the yoke on the spider in position marked during disassembly.
Install two new bearings and snap rings in the yoke and spider in the same manner as the axle shaft.
WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL AN AXLE SHAFT IF THE U-JOINT SHOWS SIGNS OF BINDING.
Check the U-joint for freedom of movement. If a binding condition results, tap the ears of the axle shaft sharply to relieve the binding.
Install the rubber rolling diaphragm seal on the axle shaft. The lip of the seal should face towards the front wheel spindle (3105). Lightly coat the lips of the axle shaft rolling diaphragm seal (RDS) and the mating surface of the front wheel spindle with High Temperature 4x4 Front Axle and Wheel Bearing Grease E8TZ-19590-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C198-A.
Install axle shaft. Refer to Axle Shaft in the Removal and Installation portion of this section.