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Jan 27, 2011 | 07:23 PM

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NJTman

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My axles are held in with bolts. I have Dana 60 axles and the FSM says Bolts are correct.

The FSM also says that that the 70 series axles came with studs, cone washers and nuts. They call the cone washers "tapered dowels" and yes you have to "strike" the axle to remove it.

The studs are for the guys who have 70 series axles...

I'm not a fan of studs, myself. I only like women

But being married for 20+ years, I may as well be a unic.

May 15, 2014 | 05:46 PM

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Do you have to keep the cover that goes between the hub and the drum? Cause I found out that the last owner messed it up and it won't fit back in there. PLEASE HELP!!!

May 15, 2014 | 06:35 PM

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Do you have to keep the cover that goes between the hub and the drum? Cause I found out that the last owner messed it up and it won't fit back in there. PLEASE HELP!!!

I"m not sure what caver you ar talking about, can you post a pic of it. You may want to start a new thread with your problem. Welcome to the board

...Mark

May 15, 2014 | 06:54 PM

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I"m not sure what caver you ar talking about, can you post a pic of it. You may want to start a new thread with your problem. Welcome to the board

...Mark

I'm new to this so I don't know how to make a new thread but this is what I'm talking about that goes in the drum

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May 15, 2014 | 07:53 PM

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I'm new to this so I don't know how to make a new thread ........

At the top of the first gen forum index is a button labeled "New Thread". You click it and it makes a new thread.

May 15, 2014 | 08:16 PM

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I'm new to this so I don't know how to make a new thread but this is what I'm talking about that goes in the drum

I believe that part keeps leaking rear end oil from getting into the brakes, IIRC. They may still be available or try PMing simplysmn on this forum, he may have one...Mark

May 15, 2014 | 09:36 PM

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I believe that part keeps leaking rear end oil from getting into the brakes, IIRC. They may still be available or try PMing simplysmn on this forum, he may have one...Mark

That cone, although not mandatory, is exactly what Mark states here. It re-directs the gear oil away from the brake shoes (in a seal failure) and pushes the gear oil outside the drum between the flange where the bolts hold the wheel on (hub) and the drum. If you remove it, you remove the protection it provides.

Clean it up as nicely as possible, and reinstall it. It will still work.

Read this thread:

https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...r-t296794.html

The very last post of the thread shows what you have in your hand.