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How do i adjust the front wheel bearings on my 96 ctd dana 60 axle? Going to install front knuckles, and ball joints. On the rear dana 80 axle is there a speacil way to check the pinion bearings to see if they are wore out? What do i need to run for lube in the front and rear axles? Thanks!!:confused:
 
The front wheel bearings are non-adjustable. They are a sealed bearing and hub unit. If you have play,they probably need replacement. You will have to pull them to do the ball joints,so if it needs it,might as well do them then. Be very carefull sliding out the axle shafts as the seals are very fragile. It also helps if you jack that side of the truck up higher so the fluid stays in the diff,or if your changing fluid,drain it first. Any lube that spills into the axle tube can look like a small leak until it dries up.



The pinion bearings can be checked on the truck,by trying to more the driveshaft up and down. If you have any play,they you may be able to adjust it. They should also rotate smoothly with just a slight drag. Only real way to check them fully is to pull the pinion out,and inspect them.



Any good synthetic fluid will be fine in the diffs,but you may have to add some friction modifier to the rear if you have a limited slip. I use whatever synthetic I have on hand,all have worked well. Do a search on diff lubes,and you'll find lots of good info.
 
nfox,

More details on adjustment of front wheel bearings.

Do want to know how to get off/on(install)?

Or what do mean by adjust?



Pinion bearings to check out, don't know.



Lubes, for the differentials synthetic would be the best your choice of brand. GL-5 specification, front 80w90, rear 80w90 factory fill, as per service manual, put once again your choice of weights. I'm running 75w140 in rear and front (front because mechanic's figured since there was a case in the truck I wanted in both. Truck seems to handle the same.



Sorry couldn't be more help.

Recently had knuckle put on my right side ,plus seal and the nylon bushing for axle connector.



But I can post install instructions from manual for front bearings.
 
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front wheel bearings

Hey Mule, can you post the instructions for installing and removeal of the front wheel bearings?:D
 
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