The quadrasteer variant of the Dana 60 has 12 bolt holes instead of 10. A standard gasket is shown on the right.
If you call a Dana Spicer dealer, they will want to know the “Bill of Materials” or “Build Number”. Mine is 606932-3. This is not a very common axle, it won’t be in their database, and the dealer will have to call Dana directly to get you what you need. Most likely, unless you spend lots of money with the dealer and they know you well, they will not be very helpful or friendly. Such is life. So far, I’ve found that everything inside the housing are normal Dana 60 parts, except the carrier.
At some point they (Dana Spicer) stopped using the well-known number “60″ to describe this axle. The model number is 248. This number is stamped into the housing in 2 different areas.
The original carrier is a Dana Trac-Lok positraction unit. Since the axle is semi-floating design with c-clips that hold the inner axle shafts to the carrier, you can’t upgrade to the stronger Dana Powr-Lok or a Detroit Locker. I ordered a standard “3-series” Dana 60 Trac-Lok replacement, and I got a unit that was shorter than the one I pulled out of the axle. It would require 3/16″ worth of shims to make it work, so I’m pretty sure it is wrong. I haven’t determined if the original carrier is a odd part, or the one shipped to me was wrong.
The carrier is available from GM (part number below). Cost is $477 from your local stealership, or less than $300 on gmpartsdirect.com.
Axle shafts are the standard 35-spline “fat” type. The quadrasteer axles use a CV-joint instead of the standard u-joint though. Since the CV-joint allows axial movement, the inner shaft has to be secured to the differential carrier with c-clips.
The pinion shaft is the standard 29-spline type. Pinion preload is set using shims on this axle. Some other Dana 60 axles use crush washers instead of shims.
Lots of pictures and explanation of how to remove the axle and components are covered in other post I made about this subject.
Here is a low-resolution diagram from the GM parts catalog of the quadrasteer axle. (image TC05-615)
GM Part numbers:
1) 89026803 pinion nut
19) 26091741 outer seal
27) 26091711 Carrier (loaded with Trac-Lok posi) (Dana calls it the case) (Dana part number 50798)
33) 88936343 inner seal
39) short shoulder bolt (qty 11, there is one long bolt used also)
44) cover/steering assembly gasket
NOTE: to see all my posts about the Dana 60 Axle, click here.
Brian My upper tie rod is worn and need a replacement part and cannot find anything online for the part could this part cross over to another dana part? Thanks For your time.
Chris, I don’t have any information like that, sorry!
I have a 2005 3/4 ton GMC Yukon XL 2500 it has the quadrasteer and the right lower ball joint is going bad and the part number gm states is 88967080 whick is a kit for the lower and upper ball joint on the right rear of the quadrasteer axle. Now gm has discontinued the parts and basically said to replace the axle to a straight axle. No other companies have made these parts do you know of a source for these ball joints
I received this email from Chris Chase:
Kyle I would contact another dealer to get a second opinion. If Chevrolet tells you to change it over to straight Axel they are crazy
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I agree.
I have they all say the same
Upgraded rear lower ball joints for the Quadrasteer systems are being manufactured now by Rare Parts Inc. It is an upgraded design, larger ball for increased wear surface, preload washers, powdered metal upper bearing, and is greaseable. Part number is RP11911. Phone number is 800-621-2005.
Brian, GM calls for a special type of Fluid for the Quadrasteer axle (gm# 12378557 @$34.33 qt) did you use this after you got your axle back together?
Ross, I did not go back with the GM special fluid. I read somewhere else (no proof) that the GM fluid has double the amount of limited-slip additive in it. I used an off-the-shelf synthetic fluid (after the break-in period).
I will say that I do quite a bit of chatter around corners now, but I haven’t added more additive to see if that resolves it.
that’s were I’m @ – little bit of noise / chatter. I’m @100k on the clock, & had my Yuke since 04. time to change all the fluids! I bought some mobil1 I was going to use but after talking to the steelership about capacity. I am having 2nd thoughts? were did you purchase your diff gasket – I was quoted, it was a special order and was $75 beans?? – ouch!
My gasket was fine, I reused it.
Ross, I believe Royal Purple makes a synthetic oil that is similar to GM’s
Hi Brian I have a 03 1500hd with the much loved quadrasteer, well that was till I went to the dealership today. . . long story short, up words of $3000 for an complete axle overhaul. My question is I noticed you have a rear axle diagram as well as some of the part #s. Im in need of more information of that diagram and the corresponding part #s to it. The dealer is useless for this info I noticed, and your right gmpartsdirect is about 20% cheaper then the dealer. By the sounds of it you did a complete overhaul yourself, how much did it end up costing you in the end?
And thank you for taking the time to do these post!
If I remember correctly, I spent about $800 to $1000 on parts, and then some more on tools I didn’t have.
DANA/Spicer part numbers:
pinion seal: 9316 or 42449
pinion nut: 30271
cost $15 from driveline.com (plus $12 shipping)
Brain:
My 2003 GMC Denali quardrasteer pickup, the rear sounds like its about to
blow. changed fluid twice. It sounds like its binding up sometimes and other
times it sounds OK. What ever information you can give that can help me
would be appreciated.
Only thing I know to do is pull the cover off (which for us quadrasteer folks is a pain) and check things out. Pretty easy to measure backlash, and gear and bearing issues will be pretty obvious once you have the cover off.
I replaced the rear fluid,
With gm quadrasteer fluid n the chatter seems to have gone away
Hi, i have a 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 Quadrasteer and when u first put it in gear, i hear clicking, or ticking noises from the rear wheels, it sounds like its in the cv joints?? it makes this noise whenever the truck starts to move. Any suggestions?? Help!!
do you have play in the joints?
I jacked the truck up and I turned the wheels by hand, and I hear the noise but can’t tell if it’s coming from the joints. How much would it cost to replace the joints?
no idea!
I have a 2003 GMC 1500HD quadrasteer and the dash advises to service 4wheel steer, both rear tires have locked turned to the right, the dealership advised I have to purchase another whole rear end for 2 parts, the rear steering component and cover for a total cost of $3300. the dealership gathered this info by not even taking part the rear cover of the differential but by calling a GM engineer. Does not sound right and to expensive, I replaced a sensor about 3 years ago which seems more reasonable as apart. Any ideas on what could be causing the rear wheels stuck like this and does those compents seem right for having to buy a whole new rear end just for those parts.
Thanks
nope, but the knowledge of how to troubleshoot these parts doesn’t seem to be very common. My guess is that they don’t want to put forth the effort to figure it out, easiest to replace it all and take your cash. Unfortunately, your choices are somewhat limited! sorry!
Hey I have a 04 2500 and mine states service 4wheel steer and it locked one time and I shut the truck off, turned it back on and it went away. I have some friends that work at the Service department and I am taking it in next week for them to check it out. I will post with the results.
Chris, mine does that every once in a while. I’ve never figured out why. Please let us know what you find!
My 2003-1500HD crew Quadrasteer. The dash advises to service 4wheel steer, both rear tires have locked turned to the right, the controller fixed these for me. But the GMC dealer in Lake Charles LA used a sledgehammer and a come along to straiten the wheels. They did not remove the elk motor when they did these I now have a noses in the rack. I found a rack and pinion shop in Indianapolis IN. that says they can overhaul the Quadrasteer. I am now looking for an IPC for the rack.
02 GMC Sierra Denali here as I have found out over the years the Dealers do not know CRAP about the quadrasteer most have never even seen one. I have had the sensor go out took almost 2 years to get that. The computer I just replaced got lucky to find one out of a wrecked unit CANNOT buy a new one which if it was available it would be $1500. Now the Electric motor is going out. Which you can find at GMPARTSEAST part # 26091591. I was told from a friend at gm that there was only 1,500 of these made. I hate to get rid of it but putting more and more money in it SUCKS. While the trade in value is high 9500 might be worth it.
I am having the same problems with my 2002 -1500. Is there someone at GM that we can call and have them do something about this. We all took a chance with this new product (quadrasteer) starting in 2002. They (GM) knew right from the start that there has been a problem but offered no resolution to this annoying problem. I am so frustrated if you have any suggestions for third problem I would appreciate it very much.
I have about 145,000 on my truck now and have redone my diff at least 3 times, the last time was about 6000 Klicks ago.
Thanks
Marshall
Georgie How much does it cost to ship all the rear ball joint to New Brunswick, Canada. GM is no help on the situstion. I have a 2002, 1500 pick up Quadrasteer with 156,000KM. Thank guys for all the information.
I have a 2005 silverado 1500HD quadrasteer went out and stays locked to the right and crabs down the street and eventually locks to 2 wheel steer. Any idea what has gone wrong have 150k on truck. I can drive in locked position fine but would like to fix problem any Ideas.