If you have questions about the job ask,some of the guys have done it before,myself at least 4 times in the recent past. Attempts with a wimpy 2 jaw puller will require removal of the gear box, and probably a broken vise or stripped puller… its much easier with the right tool. Unfortunately, in this scenario there is no such thing as a 4. Before you start A complete rebuild of the Dana 60 is recommended, however if the gear ratio is what you need and you do not plan to run a Detroit locker the rebuild process is greatly simplified. If it is beyond your skill or tool level you have to pay to have it done. A — The bracket as viewed from the drivers side, after being ground down. Can anyone help me out? Keep in mind there is a fair amount of labor for this job.
An axle can also be easily overloaded, but wear and tear will reduce its capacity anyway. Canadian Tire loans the tool in Canada. The solution to all the problems: a locked, 4. It's not possible to drive with a broken axle. At this time also note the clearance between the driveshaft and the transmission cross member with all the weight of the vehicle off the front wheels.
Signs of a Failing F-250 Super Duty Axle A failing axle can most often be identified by the noise it makes. Thank You for you words of wisdom I know it has been a couple days since I posted my initial question for how to fix the U-Joint and I would like to thank all of you for your suggestions. If the part is damaged in any way, the problem can lead to further strain and damage to other parts of the truck. Wheel bearing assembly clip issue 1995 Ford F250 Superduty Like the Facebook page, find me here. Might I suggest you bite the bullet and pay someone to do the job? I just bought a 1995 F250.
They are fused in so bad you may ruin a few sockets doing this. For those of us that demand substantial power increases and larger tires, there is room for improvement to improve the reliability and performance that they can afford. There are various means of Ford F-250 front axle identification. It goes without saying that these pieces wear out, but they do so slowly, meaning you may not notice they need attention until. This is how the machine shop I use dose it,he got tired of shooting sockets across the room when using the 30 ton press.
Now compress the springs as much as possible, note the travel of the driveshaft. By Zach Bowman For those who suffer a daily commute through heavy traffic, your vehicle's braking system can bring thousands of pounds of metal, plastic and empty Starbucks cups to a stop hundreds of times before you get to work. It's kind of a pain in the ass but it has to be done. It is actually the last part that does so before the wheel bearing. I am going to try it out without the sway bar and decide if it is needed.
This works quicker than cutting and easier than the socket method If you ever drop the dif to change the U joint keep the c clip out and put a spring in the slip joint not to strong or long just to keep presser on the inner shaft. Is that definitive or should I look at what the front axle says? If they are nice they may even do it for free. Alternatively if you remove the steering box with pitman arm attached you can take it down to your local Ford dealer and ask one of the mechanics to impact it off they have a special tool , for 10 bucks or so. Procedure First a donor vehicle with a Dana 60 must be found, look for 1986 and up F-350 trucks, see background for more information. How an Axle Gets Damaged You may be looking for a Ford F-250 front axle for sale after hitting a big bump. From the factory, these housings were stuffed with either the popular 3.
If you think you may want to reuse or sell the axle than follow the procedure in the Haynes manual, which is to remove one half at a time. You'll notice it when turning. This long part connects the transmission gears with the wheel, transferring motion from the engine and transmission to the wheels and tires. My truck has the 351W in it with an e40d trans and 4. Then the next time it will be easy to change. It also appears to provide structural support to the engine mount. As previously stated, most of these trucks came factory with a 3.
There were two brackets which unbolted and came off with no problems. However you may notice something odd with the rear to front track. . Heed the warning signs and have a bad axle replaced before anything happens. I had to have mine shortened one inch. Other signs of a failing axle include vibrations when turning or accelerating, and a sputtering sound when shifting gears. Then flip it around to loosen the other caps in the other shaft.
Some people burn the center out of them and press the caps out, don't use heat on the shafts yoke. I had to drop the diff this year and it took about 2 to 3 hours for the whole job. Thanks again for all of your advise. Once the axle is firmly in place put the axles back in and assemble the spindles and hubs. In fact, the consequences can be catastrophic if the part breaks while you are moving. When they repaired it, they thought they would have to take off the differential, however were able to replace the joint on the truck.
This is just as bad because it is what connects the axle to the transmission and wheels. A third, on the drivers side, is riveted and bolted to the frame near the engine mount. The spacer was placed between the mount and cross member with a coating of never seize to prevent corrosion. You may need to remove the steering box to do this, but if using the proper tool you should be able to do it on the truck. Click image for larger view. You might find the price to have a pro replace them is far better than the time you'll spend on the project yourself. Our online parts catalog uses real-time inventory, so you can be assured the parts you buy are in stock at the time of ordering.