Spicer Dana 60 Front Wheel Bearing Kit with Timken Bearings
AKD60F
The Spicer Dana 50/60 Front Wheel Bearing and Seal Kit includes the critical service components needed to rebuild one front wheel hub on compatible Dana 50 and Dana 60 axle applications. Supplied by Spicer and built around matched Timken bearings and races, this kit helps restore proper hub support, bearing preload, and sealing performance.
Front wheel bearings carry vehicle weight while also handling steering, braking, and suspension loads. Replacing worn bearings, races, and the hub seal helps reduce wheel-end play, protect the spindle and hub from damage, and restore reliable operation in heavy-duty trucks, tow vehicles, restorations, and off-road builds.
Includes:
- (1) Hub Seal
- (1) Timken Inner Bearing
- (1) Timken Inner Race
- (1) Timken Outer Bearing
- (1) Timken Outer Race
Note:
- Sold per side.
- Purchase two kits to service both front hubs.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Spicer |
| Product Type | Front Wheel Bearing and Seal Kit |
| Axle Compatibility | Dana 50 and Dana 60 Front Axles |
| Bearing Manufacturer | Timken |
| Inner Bearing and Race | Included |
| Outer Bearing and Race | Included |
| Hub Seal | OE-Style Seal Included |
| Application | Service and Rebuild |
| Axle Position | Front |
| Quantity | One Side |
Fitment
| Make | Model | Year Range | Axle Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford | F-250 / F-350 | 1978–1997 | Dana 50 / Dana 60 Front Axle |
| Chevrolet | K20 / K30 | 1978–1988 | Dana 60 Front Axle |
| GMC | K2500 / K3500 | 1978–1988 | Dana 60 Front Axle |
| Dodge | W200 / W250 / W300 / W350 | 1974–1993 | Dana 60 Front Axle |
Fitment Notes
- Fits compatible Dana 50 and Dana 60 front axle applications with serviceable wheel bearings.
- Vehicle year, make, and model alone do not guarantee fitment because axle assemblies may have been changed or swapped.
- Verify axle model, spindle, hub, bearing numbers, and seal dimensions before ordering.
- Sold individually for one side of the axle.
- Purchase two kits to rebuild both front wheel hubs.
FAQ
1. What does this wheel bearing kit service?
This kit services one front wheel hub on a compatible Dana 50 or Dana 60 axle. It includes the inner and outer bearings, matching races, and hub seal needed for a complete wheel-end bearing service.
2. What are common signs of worn front wheel bearings?
Common symptoms include wheel-end play, grinding or rumbling noise, uneven rotor movement, heat at the hub, grease contamination, or unstable steering. Severe bearing wear can also damage the spindle and hub.
3. Why should the bearings and races be replaced together?
Each bearing wears into its matching race. Installing a new bearing against a worn race can create poor contact, incorrect load distribution, excess heat, and premature bearing failure.
4. Why should the hub seal be replaced during bearing service?
The hub seal helps retain lubricant and keep water, mud, and debris away from the bearings. Reusing an old seal increases the chance of leakage or contamination that can quickly damage new bearings.
5. What should be checked during installation?
Inspect the spindle, hub bores, bearing seats, lock nuts, washers, and sealing surfaces for wear or damage. Pack the bearings with the correct grease, install the races fully, and set wheel bearing preload according to the axle service procedure.
