QU40169 Dana 60 OEM Front Spindle Kit for Ford F250, F350 1978-1991

QU40169 1978-1979 and 1985-1991 Ford F-350 Dana 60 OEM Front Spindle Kit is a genuine original equipment front Spindle Kit with 2" Spindle Threads made to exact factory specs by Dana-Spicer for all 1976-1979 Ford F-250, F-350 and 1985-1991 Ford F-350 4x4 trucks with the Dana 60 front drive axle. QU40169 includes the Spindle, QU40066 Spindle Thrust Washer, QU40065 Large Axle Shaft V-Seal, QU40148 Small Spindle V-Seal, plus preinstalled QU40149 Spindle Bearing. Spindle is Made in India, Seals are imported, Thrust Washer and Bearing usually USA Made but may be imported.

Also See Y440169 1978-1979 and 1985-1991 Ford Dana F-350 60 Replacement Front Spindle Kit

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Dan the Gear Man® Tech Notes:
To Remove Stuck Spindle 
Lube Spindle Bearing, Thrust Washer, and Seals
Apply Anti-Seize Compound 
Often Overlooked 
Also Check 
Matching Parts
Applications

Tech Note 1: To Remove Stuck Spindle
To easily remove a stuck spindle, use QT9308i 5 pound slide hammer and QT1024 Spindle Puller.

Tech Note 2: Lube Spindle Bearing, Thrust Washer, and Seals
Before installing your new spindle, lube the bearing, seals, and thrust washer with QU90018 Pyroplex® or QU90032 Spicer Life Ultra-Premium synthetic greases.

Tech Note 3: Apply Anti-Seize Compound
Apply some S81343 Anti-Seize Compound to the mating surfaces between the spindle and steering knuckle and also the Disc Brake Shield and Spindle. The Anti-Seize Compound will make removing the spindle at your next front end service a lot easier! Do NOT apply anti-seize to the seal or bearing surfaces.

Tech Note 4: Often Overlooked
The spindle is secured to the knuckle with all-metal Class C Lock Nuts which loose some of their holding power with each reuse. While you might be able to get away with applying threadlocker to the threads, I strongly recommend you install new nuts along with medium strength 242 blue threadlocker. The cost of a handful of new USA made Certified QU95036 Class C nuts is pretty minor compared to the damage that could result by reusing old, worn-out nuts.

Tech Note 5: Also Check
Replacing your spindle(s) means you already have done most of the work needed to replace most other front end components. Always check your king pins, wheel bearings, axle shafts, axle u-joints and brakes PLUS check for evidence of inner axle oil seal leaks. Given the age of the vehicles this spindle fits, chances are the inner axle oil seals are hardened and/or cracked from long life. If you see oil dampness on the inner axle shafts or inside the axle tubes, your inner axle seals are toast. 

Tech Note 6: Matching Parts
Exploded View XV108 1978-1979 Ford F250, F350 Dana 60 Front Wheel Hub
Exploded View XV112 1985-1994 Ford F350 Dana 60 Front Wheel Hub
QU40119 Wheel Seal
QU50398 Inner Wheel Bearing
QU50412 Outer Wheel Bearing
TK4744 Front Wheel Bearing and Seal Kit
TK4738 Master Front Wheel Bearing and Seal Kit with Install Tools
QU40486 Outer Axle Shaft 1978-1979 and 1985-1991 (Snap Ring Groove at Outer End of Spline)
QU40371 Outer Axle Shaft 1989-1997 (Snap Ring Groove at Inner End of Spline)
QK4728 4-Piece Spindle Nut Set for 1978-1979
QU95036 All-Metal Locknut for Spindle Bolts
QU40540 Spindle To Knuckle Bolt
Ford Shop Manuals

Applications:
Ford:
Ford F-250 with optional Dana 60 Front Axle: 1978, 1979
F350: 1979
Ford F-350 4x4: 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991

Note: 1980-1985.5 Ford F350 4x4s were built with a Dana 50IFS front axle which uses a different spindle