QU40520 Dana 60 Differential Cross Shaft

QU40520 Dana 60 Differential Cross Shaft is a genuine Dana-Spicer original equipment part that fits all Dana-Spicer Model 60 and Model 61 front or rear drive axles equipped with standard open differentials. For 2017-up Ford Super Duty applications this shaft will fit either open or track lock differentials. This Shaft is installed through holes bored in the differential case to hold the two small pinion mate gears and thrust washers (QU40518) in your Dana 60 or 61 axle. For most applications, use QU40519 Lock Pin to secure this Cross Shaft to your diff case.

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Dan the Gear Man® Tech Notes:
Before Installing
Ring Gear
Matching Parts
Applications

Tech Note 1: Before Installing
Apply a thin film of clean grease or petroleum jelly to the Cross Shaft before installation.

Tech Note 2: Ring Gear
Depending upon the gear ratio, you may need to remove the ring gear from the differential case in order to remove the cross shaft. Ring Gear Bolts can NOT be safely reused. See QU40086 for replacement bolts.

Tech Note 3: Matching Parts
Exploded View XV1001 1975-1989 Dodge Dana 60/61 Front Axle
Exploded View XV1006 1977-1991 Chevy & GMC Dana 60 Front Axle 
Exploded View XV1004 1990-1993 Dodge W250, W350 Dana 60/61 Front Axle

Applications
Most Dana-Spicer Model 60 and Model 61 front or rear axles with standard Dana factory open differentials: 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018