Dana 20 Speedometer Gear Replacement?

[Krusher]

I have been having speedometer fluctuation problems since my rebuild. I believe I have it narrowed down to the speedometer gear and shims on the Dana 20 rear output shaft. As I understand it, if the shims are not applying sufficient pre-load pressure on the bearing, the speedometer gear will slip.<br><br>Now the question. Can I remove and replace the speedometer gear and shims without removing the entire rear housing assembly??? <br><br>Thanks in advance for the help.

 

[Krusher]

Well maybe I can get a response by asking a different question. <br>Can the rear bearing housing be taken off the transfer case without fear of losing the needle bearings or having the output driven gear fall off the shifting fork? What I would like to avoid is removing the Dana 20 from the vehicle.<br><br>What I am attempting to do is find the best method for replacing the speedometer gear and shim pack on the output shaft.<br><br>Thanks

 

[wildbill]

You must be easy when pulling it off but the rollers will come with it just go easy have done it a few times I brake the output shaft and jusr replace the hole thing not had any problems with the rollers not staying in place good luck. Bill 8) :

 

[Waverous]

One trick to hold the needle bearings is to apply vasoline to them