hello all, new to the sight. I have a 2000 f-350 7.3 cab chasis,DRW, 6 sp manual, manual transfer case and hubs.I have a rear axle seal leak. ( everything stock)
No tags that make sense on the rear end cover, plan to do a seal replace but dont realy know what I have. a Dana 80? tru trac or trac lock? I have heard a special socket is needed to remove the nut on the rear axle? Anyone know what rearend I have and what parts and tools will be needed to do this DIY project would be greatly apreciated so I can be prepared before diving in.
This is my first diesel on wheels, I work on stationary generators more than enough!
any one out there can point me in the right direction, tips, ID ect. I live 275 miles from the nearest part store so need to have the right cookies in the bag before I open it up.
Thanks.

2000 F-350 4x4 DRW cab chasis 6 sp. manual trans, manaul transfer case manual hubs.


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parts# and ID codes for ford front and rear axles at...www2.dana.com/pdf/X510-2.pdf

 

Having lived in the Northwest territories, I know what your trip to the parts store is like.

PM me the VIN of your truck and I will see if I can find out what axle is in it for you.

I used to work at Kingland, one of the only Ford dealers north of 60.

 

Thanks for the reply B.A.H., I did find out what i needed to know. matched up the tag # on the rear diff with ones from.(www2.dana.com/pdf/X510-2.pdf) I do have the DANA 80
yes the trip to the part store is long... gotta be sure when I get there what I need.
thanx again!

 

I did the rear seals in mine last month when I did the brakes. I had a problem with the seals, I got the first set at autozone, they were a different style but the numbers crossed over, and they fit. Then,. the little spring in the seal lip popped off and dropped onto the bearing, 2nd one did the same. I ended up getting the original seals from the dealer, no problems.

the socket for the bearings is a special tool, hopefully you can borrow one. the bearings tighten to a torque spec (65lbft? forgot!) while rotating the hub, then backs off 5 clicks on the nut. almost all done.

Don't forget to tilt your truck to each side as high as you can, to fill the hubs back up with oil, and recheck the diff level when you are done

if you think the seals are fun, wait til you try to put the springs on the park brake shoes!

 

yeah...what he said...