'05 F350 front D60 axle issue - Competition Diesel.Com

Rogan · 08-25-2010, 01:51 PM

Hi all.

On my way to lunch today, I started hearing a sound at very low speeds (crawling along, etc.) that sounds much like a rock or pebble was in the RF wheel lug cover.. I removed it, and it was clean, no foreign objects were in there.

had a coworker slowly drive the truck forward and backward, to get an idea of where the sound was coming from..

Upon closer inspection, I see this:

The seal that you see hanging on the axle, is doing just that; it's hanging there. Just inside the tube, there is another rubber seal, that appears to have some sort of stamped steel "race" of sorts on it's inner opening. It was poking out a little, and I touched it with my finger, and it slid right back inside the tube, with almost no effort..

What is this called, so I can order the correct parts for my $1000 mistress (I call it that, because every time something needs fixed, it's at least $1000.. )

Thanks

HeavyAssault · 08-25-2010, 03:57 PM

Basically it's a dust shield know professionally as an axle seal.

Rogan · 08-25-2010, 04:00 PM

Thanks. I figured that's what it was, with the actual fluid seal on the inner portion, since it's dry out on the end.

All the seals I see, however, are for the inner one. Makes it a little tough to order a replacement, unless I go argue with the dealership...

Gumby · 08-25-2010, 07:32 PM

Mine was like that from about 30K on.

BROCK401 · 08-27-2010, 04:02 PM

Ford Calls In A "pocket Bearing" And The Other Is A Dust Cover....

Rogan · 08-31-2010, 02:43 PM

how much of a PITA is it to change, and how best do I go about getting the parts/numbers?

Thanks!

BROCK401 · 09-02-2010, 07:15 AM

Shouldn't be hard at all, should be able to get them through your local dealer....

Betaracer · 09-02-2010, 09:36 AM

To change it out, you need to pull the axle out.

To pull the axle out, you need to remove wheel, brake caliper, brake rotor, and then 4 nuts from the hub studs. Then the entire hub assembly can be pulled out as one unit. You might want to check the ball and u joints to see if they should be replaced while you have everything cleared out to access them. If the u joint needs to be done, then it is easier if the axle is not attached to the hub. You will need to remove the hub lock mechanism and then the c-clip and washers inside.

Rogan · 09-02-2010, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Betaracer

To change it out, you need to pull the axle out.

To pull the axle out, you need to remove wheel, brake caliper, brake rotor, and then 4 nuts from the hub studs. Then the entire hub assembly can be pulled out as one unit. You might want to check the ball and u joints to see if they should be replaced while you have everything cleared out to access them. If the u joint needs to be done, then it is easier if the axle is not attached to the hub. You will need to remove the hub lock mechanism and then the c-clip and washers inside.

awesome, thank you!

Bigshowdawg · 10-05-2010, 09:20 AM

Mine was the same also gone at 36k.

08-25-2010, 01:51 PM	#1
Rogan Name: Rogan Title: US Army Tanker Vet Status: Not Here Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Winchester, VA Member`s Gallery Posts: 263	'05 F350 front D60 axle issue Hi all. On my way to lunch today, I started hearing a sound at very low speeds (crawling along, etc.) that sounds much like a rock or pebble was in the RF wheel lug cover.. I removed it, and it was clean, no foreign objects were in there. had a coworker slowly drive the truck forward and backward, to get an idea of where the sound was coming from.. Upon closer inspection, I see this: The seal that you see hanging on the axle, is doing just that; it's hanging there. Just inside the tube, there is another rubber seal, that appears to have some sort of stamped steel "race" of sorts on it's inner opening. It was poking out a little, and I touched it with my finger, and it slid right back inside the tube, with almost no effort.. What is this called, so I can order the correct parts for my $1000 mistress (I call it that, because every time something needs fixed, it's at least $1000.. ) Thanks __________________ Rogan '11 GLK350 4MATIC '08 SLT 3500 4WD G56 DRW CC '11 VW CC Sport

08-25-2010, 04:00 PM	#3
Rogan Name: Rogan Title: US Army Tanker Vet Status: Not Here Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Winchester, VA Member`s Gallery Posts: 263	Thanks. I figured that's what it was, with the actual fluid seal on the inner portion, since it's dry out on the end. All the seals I see, however, are for the inner one. Makes it a little tough to order a replacement, unless I go argue with the dealership... __________________ Rogan '11 GLK350 4MATIC '08 SLT 3500 4WD G56 DRW CC '11 VW CC Sport

08-25-2010, 07:32 PM	#4
Gumby Name: Gumby Title: Green Behind the Ears Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2010 Member`s Gallery Posts: 59	Mine was like that from about 30K on. __________________ A few Fords...

08-31-2010, 02:43 PM	#6
Rogan Name: Rogan Title: US Army Tanker Vet Status: Not Here Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Winchester, VA Member`s Gallery Posts: 263	how much of a PITA is it to change, and how best do I go about getting the parts/numbers? Thanks! __________________ Rogan '11 GLK350 4MATIC '08 SLT 3500 4WD G56 DRW CC '11 VW CC Sport

09-02-2010, 09:36 AM	#8
Betaracer Name: Betaracer Title: Giggity Giggity Goo Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Whistler, BC, Canada Member`s Gallery Posts: 904	To change it out, you need to pull the axle out. To pull the axle out, you need to remove wheel, brake caliper, brake rotor, and then 4 nuts from the hub studs. Then the entire hub assembly can be pulled out as one unit. You might want to check the ball and u joints to see if they should be replaced while you have everything cleared out to access them. If the u joint needs to be done, then it is easier if the axle is not attached to the hub. You will need to remove the hub lock mechanism and then the c-clip and washers inside. __________________ 2016 F350 XLT FX4 CCLB. 7" One Up Offroad/Icon/Fox, 38x13.50-18 Toyo MTs

08-25-2010, 03:57 PM	#2
HeavyAssault Name: HeavyAssault Title: Pursuit Interceptor Status: Not Here Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Middle VA Member`s Gallery Posts: 152	Basically it's a dust shield know professionally as an axle seal.

08-27-2010, 04:02 PM	#5
BROCK401 Name: BROCK401 Title: Green Behind the Ears Status: Not Here Join Date: Dec 2009 Member`s Gallery Posts: 32	Ford Calls In A "pocket Bearing" And The Other Is A Dust Cover....

09-02-2010, 07:15 AM	#7
BROCK401 Name: BROCK401 Title: Green Behind the Ears Status: Not Here Join Date: Dec 2009 Member`s Gallery Posts: 32	Shouldn't be hard at all, should be able to get them through your local dealer....

10-05-2010, 09:20 AM	#10
Bigshowdawg Name: Bigshowdawg Title: Rookie Status: Not Here Join Date: Oct 2010 Member`s Gallery Posts: 12	Mine was the same also gone at 36k.