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I have never used a case spreader on a Dana 60! I always put an offset box end wrench on one of the ring gear bolts after removing the carrier bearing caps and the axles, then I turn the pinion nut with a 1 5/16 socket on a breaker bar. The box end wrench contacts the housing as the ring gear is turned and it just jacks the carrier out of the case nice as you please. When the carrier is out far enough to get a screwdriver into the carrier bearings, a few gentle prys and it's out!



Yeah, that was going to be method # 2.

As it was, I stuck a rag between the drive pinion and ring gear, and the carrier walked itself right out. It was pretty painless actually and I never approached having a hissy fit.