Originally Posted by Stanton
Why is a spreader needed to get the sure-grip out of a dana ? Can the area needing the clearance not be ground ? I haven't dug into this yet so don't know the how's or why's.


The case spread sets the bearing preload, you can get worn bearings out with big prybars and beat it back in with deadblow hammers.. new bearings will need a spreader for the most part to do it right.