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Dana 35 SLA Intermediate Shaft Bearing and Seal (2000 3.0l 4x4 flex fuel)


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I imagine that plastic one referenced is the synthetic bushing thats "out of stock"

That axle race looks pitted, usual cause is grit/debris getting in, did the bearing rollers show pitting as well?
Lack of lubrication gets that overheated rainbow effect but usually smooth
The truck spent a lot of time sunken in mud when I was younger, then sat with a front diff full of grit for 5 years being rolled around every now and then. One roller on the original bearing was missing entirely and another was wedged sideways, mud packed all through the bearing. When I tore it apart the first time I spent a lot of time cleaning and flushing it out, didn't notice any imperfections in the housing. I'll have to see what the newer intermediate shaft looks like when I get to pulling it out again
 
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80W-90 is the gear oil for both the front and rear axle.

75W-90 if you want to go synthetic.

I like the bag type “bottle” Valvoline uses. So much easier fill the differentials with those. It’s even easier if you pick up a hose with a threaded adapter on them that fits the threading for the bottle cap.
Understood, and I used a manual ball pump, it wasn't the easiest but I was filling it up and spinning it with everything disconnected then sucking out everything I could multiple times
I imagine that plastic one referenced is the synthetic bushing thats "out of stock"

That axle race looks pitted, usual cause is grit/debris getting in, did the bearing rollers show pitting as well?
Lack of lubrication gets that overheated rainbow effect but usually smooth
It spent a lot of time sunken in mud during my teenage years, then sat in a field for 5 years being rolled around every now and then (Michigan so had to deal with winter and extreme temp changes often as well). I have no question as to how it got in such bad shape lol. The original bearing I pulled out was missing a roller and another roller was wedged sideways. What blows my mind is I drove from Mi to SC and back with no issue, it was only after I did all the front end work that it started acting up and I pulled it apart again.
 

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I've been having trouble locating these two parts (intermediate shaft bearing and seal). Can anyone point me in the right direction here? I have taken apart the front end on this truck multiple times trying to find the right bearing, spent so much time researching and calling dealerships, parts stores, everything. I can find the Seal easy enough, but that bearing doesn't exist or everywhere it does has it labeled incorrectly. I've eaten two intermediate shafts and spent countless hours of frustration chasing down this apparent rabbit hole, does anyone have a link to the part or can teach me how to navigate this parts catalog and where to actually input the part number? I apologize if this reads poorly, I'm not much of a poster, just feel like I'm out of options!

Through TRS forums I found the Dana/Spicer part catalog https://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/pdf_documents/X510-2.pdf

The part I am looking for is number #31 on the diagram on page #12.
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Then in the Parts Listing it has (2) that directs you to the Variable Parts table
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In the Variable Parts Table is where my confusion lies; how do I determine which "Bill Of Material" number refers to my specific axle?
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I tried looking on my axle itself and I found 3 codes, but none of them look anything like what's on these tables.

First Code on Passenger Side Intermediate Shaft Tube (closest to differential): KIPP2
Second Code on Passenger Side Intermediate Shaft Tube(closest to CV Axle): 47014
Code on Rear of Differential above Driveshaft connection: MKC 13 46058 REV -BB

I took pictures of these too but they're hard to see/read because of their location.

Thank you for reading, this is my first truck I have owned for over 10 years. I blew it up stupidly 7 years ago and started a restoration/rebuild mid-2020. Since then, I have dialed everything in except this ridiculous front end problem. I've replaced then rebuilt the entire rear end, front end, entire AC system, Cooling System, fuel pump, injectors, rebuilt and welded the entire exhaust system, vacuum lines, camshaft synchronizer, just about anything you can think of. All that's left is this bearing that's kept me grounded for months.
So I’m having similar issue to yours I just took my passenger side apart to get a look into the intermediate shaft I ripped out seal and to my surprise I don’t have a bushing or bearing did you ever figure out what bearing or bushing you needed and by chance have a link or pic of it
 

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search the part #s in posts 3 & 4 above
 

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