Axle Assembly-Dana Models 60 and 70
Removal and Installation1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the rear tire and wheel assemblies.
3. Release the tension on the parking brake cables.
4. Remove the bolt.
5. Disconnect the parking brake cable from the parking brake. Repeat for the opposite side. Position the cables aside.
6. Disconnect the Anti-Lock Brake Sensor (RABS) connector. Position the harness aside.
7. Disconnect the axle vent tube.
8. Remove the axle vent.
9. Remove the bolt.
10. Remove the bolt.
11. Remove the bolts retaining the anchor plate to the axle. Position the rear brake caliper aside. Repeat for the opposite side.
- Use mechanics wire to position the rear brake calipers out of the way.
12. Position the brake tube, harness and cable out of the way.
13. Disconnect the driveshaft from the axle and position it aside.
14. Remove the nut and bolt retaining shock absorber to the axle. Repeat for the opposite side.
15. CAUTION: Support the front of the axle. Do not let the front of the axle swing downward.
Support the axle.
16. Remove the nuts and the axle U-bolts.
17. Raise the vehicle.
18. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- While watching for obstructions, lower the hoist until the spring positioning pins contact the axle housing pad. While adjusting the hoist as necessary, have an assistant align the spring positioning pins to the axle pads.