Rear axle-parts identyfication

[Miko]

Hi, I must change some parts in rear axle-probably not oryginal axle.
I change oil in rear axle and after long winter standstill i saw some leaks- fluid brake and gear oil :/
I dont know how to find parts to seal axle- i need pinion seal and seals on the edge of axle (i dont know how this part is named)
I also need a brake cylinders but i find them on ebay
https://www.ebay.com/itm/354118089849

And i think something is not right with brake adjuster lever- on foto

[FetchMeAPepsi]

Originally Posted by Miko

Hi, I must change some parts in rear axle-probably not oryginal axle.
I change oil in rear axle and after long winter standstill i saw some leaks- fluid brake and gear oil :/
I dont know how to find parts to seal axle- i need pinion seal and seals on the edge of axle (i dont know how this part is named)
I also need a brake cylinders but i find them on ebay
https://www.ebay.com/itm/354118089849

And i think something is not right with brake adjuster lever- on foto

that's a hub seal on the edge of the axle. You can take the old one to an auto parts store or measure your axle hole in MM and have them look up a part that fits.

Post some pictures of the whole axle and a close up of the pumpkin (the fat part in the middle of the axle) and I bet someone on here knows what model it is.

[James]

On my rear axle hubs (Dana 60 full floating axle, just like your), the seal part number is: Timken 455860 The old seal should also have the part number on it as well.
Here is one location for the seals: https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...pt=1860&jsn=21

Part number for the bearing cups and cones should also be on the part.

When you take the hubs apart to clean/inspect the bearings. Be sure to coat them with rear axle oil before installing them back into the hub. Once the truck is back on the ground and the rear axle is serviced. Use a jack to pick up one of the rear wheel (as high as you can jack it) to allow the rear end oil to flow to the hub bearings. Let it stay that way for about ten minutes. Then let it down and do the other side. When you place the truck back on the ground, service the rear axle oil level (it should be a little low). I would also drive it for about a thousand miles (don't have to be all at once, just enough to warm up the oil) and recheck the oil level again, oil flow better when it is warmed up.

Also if you wanted to convert to power disc brake, here is what I did: https://6066gmcclub.com/album.php?albumid=323

If you want info for the power disc brake let me know.

[Miko]

I need to order parts before I start working with it, because the car is in Europe, and here we don't have parts for old American axles I will try to take more pictures of axle

[Prowbar]

That's a Dana 60 axle. Your truck is a GMC 1500, not a 1000.
Order parts from rockauto.com, they ship internationally. A great company for all your US car parts needs. Not everything they list is correct for each type/year. Use common sense and measure before ordering and you'll be good to go.

I also had soaked brake shoes, I cooked them in a large pan full of water and washing soda and they came out like new. The water absorbs the brake fluid and the soda removes the grease and oil.

[Miko]

Originally Posted by Prowbar

That's a Dana 60 axle. Your truck is a GMC 1500, not a 1000.
Order parts from rockauto.com, they ship internationally. A great company for all your US car parts needs. Not everything they list is correct for each type/year. Use common sense and measure before ordering and you'll be good to go.

I also had soaked brake shoes, I cooked them in a large pan full of water and washing soda and they came out like new. The water absorbs the brake fluid and the soda removes the grease and oil.

I added some parts to the cart, but I don't know if they are the right parts-the seals are listed for different axles but I don't know which one is mine.
Can you please check it out?
https://www.rockauto.com/en/cart/?ca...0d0af598136fac

[James]

This is a list of parts that I used for my Dana 60 Full Floater axle repairs.

The FEL-PRO 55350 is too large for our axle.

[Prowbar]

The list looks OK, needs a couple of changes:

The wheel seals are incorrect, you need the 2x the NATIONAL 455860 or SKF 23844.
Look for Spicer 60-1 axle, this is the same as Dana 60 axle that you have. The 60-35 is a different axle, do not order parts for this axle.

I always reused the axle flange gaskets, they should be aluminum and easy to clean up and reuse. Measure yours to make sure you order the right ones.

You only need 1 pinion seal, but if yours does not leak do not change it out.
National is a quality brand for seals. The pinion is where the driveshaft connects to.

Wheel cylinders look fine.

The trick with Rockauto to try and order everything from 1 location. This saves on shipping costs.

Good luck!

[Miko]

My pinion is leaking, so I need to replace it. And a few parts I'm ordering for the future, as I plan to do a major overhaul and replace anything that is old and may have worn out. Besides, shipping from the usa to Poland is more than 30% of the value of the whole, so I'd rather order too much and just leave a part unused. The shopping cart is gone, so I have to do it all over again :/

[Prowbar]

Originally Posted by Miko

My pinion is leaking, so I need to replace it. And a few parts I'm ordering for the future, as I plan to do a major overhaul and replace anything that is old and may have worn out. Besides, shipping from the usa to Poland is more than 30% of the value of the whole, so I'd rather order too much and just leave a part unused. The shopping cart is gone, so I have to do it all over again :/

Yeah shipping costs a more to Europe but Rockauto is very economical in shipping compared to other stores.
If you need to replace your pinion seal, order a new pinion nut as well.

Order a shop manual too, Rockauto has them in the Literature section.