Where is the Bill of Material number located on a Dana 60 axle?

Per the diagram, the Bill of Material number (example shown: 610320-1) is stamped on the long axle tube, next to the date code.

Where is the date code stamped on a Dana 60?

The date is stamped on the long tube of the axle, in an "X XX XXX" format, just before the Bill of Material number.

Where can I find the model number on a Dana 60 axle housing?

The model number is cast into the housing near the differential cover area; the diagram shows the "60" marking with callout 3 pointing to it.

How do I find the gear ratio of a Dana 60 axle?

The diagram shows a Ratio Tag (callout 4) attached at the center section on the short-tube side of the axle.

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Dana 60 Axle ID Diagram - Bill of Material, Date Code, Model Number & Ratio Tag

Rear axle housing identification diagram showing date, bill of material, model and ratio tag

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Rear axle housing identification diagram showing where the date code, bill of material, model number and ratio tag are located.

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This document is an identification diagram for a Dana 60 axle assembly, showing where key identifying information is located on the axle housing. The line drawing depicts the differential center section (with its characteristic cover shape) flanked by a short axle tube on the left and a long axle tube on the right. Four numbered callout arrows identify: (1) the Date code stamped on the long tube (shown as "X XX XXX" format), (2) the Bill of Material number stamped adjacent to the date (example shown as "610320-1"), (3) the Model Number cast into the housing near the differential cover (the "60" designation is visible), and (4) the Ratio Tag located on the short-tube side of the center section, typically retained under a cover bolt. A reader can use this diagram to locate and decode the identification markings on a Dana 60 axle to determine its build date, bill of material (which identifies the exact axle specification), model, and gear ratio. The document contains no explicit year, make, or vehicle model applicability statements; it was uploaded to a 1978 Ford Bronco gallery, which commonly used the Dana 60 as a rear axle option, but the diagram itself is generic Dana axle identification reference material.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the Bill of Material number located on a Dana 60 axle?: Per the diagram, the Bill of Material number (example shown: 610320-1) is stamped on the long axle tube, next to the date code.
Where is the date code stamped on a Dana 60?: The date is stamped on the long tube of the axle, in an "X XX XXX" format, just before the Bill of Material number.
Where can I find the model number on a Dana 60 axle housing?: The model number is cast into the housing near the differential cover area; the diagram shows the "60" marking with callout 3 pointing to it.
How do I find the gear ratio of a Dana 60 axle?: The diagram shows a Ratio Tag (callout 4) attached at the center section on the short-tube side of the axle.