UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

                           -------------------------

                                    FORM 8-K
                                 CURRENT REPORT

                     PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
                         SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

        DATE OF REPORT (DATE OF EARLIEST EVENT REPORTED): JULY 23, 2003

                                DANA CORPORATION
             (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

                                    VIRGINIA
                 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

           1-1063                                     34-4361040
  (Commission File Number)               (IRS Employer Identification Number)

                     4500 DORR STREET, TOLEDO, OHIO, 43615
          (Address of Principal Executive Offices, Including Zip Code)

                                 (419) 535-4500
              (Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)





ITEM 7.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.

(c)  Exhibits

     99.1    Slide presentation for July 23, 2003 conference call.



ITEM 9.  REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE.

          This Current Report on Form 8-K and the attached exhibit are being
furnished by Dana Corporation (Dana) pursuant to (i) Item 9 of Form 8-K in
satisfaction of the public disclosure requirements of Regulation FD and (ii)
Item 12 of Form 8-K, in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission
Release No. 33-8216, insofar as they disclose historical information regarding
Dana's results of operations and financial condition for the fiscal quarter and
the six months ended June 30, 2003.

          During a conference call on July 23, 2003, Dana Corporation's Chief
Executive Officer, Joseph Magliochetti, and Chief Financial Officer, Robert
Richter, intend to present the slide presentation furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to
this Current Report.

          In accordance with General Instructions B.2 and B.6 of Form 8-K, the
information in this Current Report, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed
"filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, nor shall it be
deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933,
as amended, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a
filing.


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                                   SIGNATURES

          Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

                                      Dana Corporation
                                      (Registrant)

Date:  July 23, 2003                  By:  /s/ Michael L. DeBacker
                                         Name:   Michael L. DeBacker
                                         Title:  Vice President, General Counsel
                                                 and Secretary


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                                 EXHIBIT INDEX


99.1     Slide presentation for July 23, 2003 conference call.












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                                Dana Corporation
                          2nd Quarter Conference Call






                                  [Dana Logo]






                                 July 23, 2003



(c)Dana Corporation, 2003



                           FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements contained herein (including our forecasts, beliefs, and
expectations) constitute "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  These statements involve
assumptions, uncertainties, and risks, and Dana's actual results, performance,
or achievements may differ materially from those expressed or implied in these
statements.  Among the factors that could affect our actual results are the
impact of national and international economic conditions (including additional
adverse effects from terrorism or hostilities) on production and sales by our
vehicular customers; our ability to complete the sale of DCC's businesses as
contemplated; the success and timing of our restructuring, cost reduction and
cash management programs as well as costs associated with the tender offer for
our common stock that was commenced on July 9, 2003 by a subsidiary of
ArvinMeritor, Inc.  Additional factors are contained in our public filings with
the Securities and Exchange Commission.  We do not undertake to update any
forward-looking statements contained herein.



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(c)Dana Corporation.  Dated July 23, 2003.  This slide may contain
forward-looking information.  Actual results may differ materially due to
factors listed on slide 2.



                               DISCUSSION AGENDA

               -- Review of ArvinMeritor Offer

               -- Second-Quarter Performance

               -- Dana's Strategy: Positioned for Growth

               -- Q&A Session



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(c)Dana Corporation.  Dated July 23, 2003.  This slide may contain
forward-looking information.  Actual results may differ materially due to
factors listed on slide 2.



                       KEY TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF OFFER

   Offeror     -- A wholly owned subsidiary of ArvinMeritor


   Offer       -- $15.00 per share in cash via a tender offer for all Dana
                  outstanding shares

               -- No Financing


   Key
Conditions     -- Financing Condition

               -- Minimum Tender Condition

               -- Antitrust Condition

               -- Affiliated Transaction Condition

               -- Control Share Condition



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(c)Dana Corporation.  Dated July 23, 2003.  This slide may contain
forward-looking information.  Actual results may differ materially due to
factors listed on slide 2.



                            RATIONALE FOR REJECTION

               -- Offer is inadequate

               -- Offer is opportunistic
                     - Restructuring and transformation not yet reflected in
                       stock price

               -- Offer is highly conditional
                     - No identified financing
                     - Serious antitrust concerns



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(c)Dana Corporation.  Dated July 23, 2003.  This slide may contain
forward-looking information.  Actual results may differ materially due to
factors listed on slide 2.



                              OFFER IS INADEQUATE

               -- Board believes that the Offer does not reflect Dana's value
                     - Reaffirmed belief that on-going strategy is a better way
                       to enhance shareholder value
                     - Current strategy will deliver substantially higher levels
                       of performance in 2003, 2004 and beyond

               -- Financial advisors provided independent opinions that Offer is
                  inadequate

               -- Stock price traded above Offer since announcement



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(c)Dana Corporation.  Dated July 23, 2003.  This slide may contain
forward-looking information.  Actual results may differ materially due to
factors listed on slide 2.



                             OFFER IS OPPORTUNISTIC

               -- Dana's stock was near 52-week low when ArvinMeritor approached
                  Dana

               -- Our restructuring plan is bearing fruit

               -- The heavy-duty truck markets that Dana serves are recovering



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(c)Dana Corporation.  Dated July 23, 2003.  This slide may contain
forward-looking information.  Actual results may differ materially due to
factors listed on slide 2.



                          OFFER IS HIGHLY CONDITIONAL

               (\) ArvinMeritor must raise the necessary financing to fund the
                   Offer

               (\) ArvinMeritor must receive the necessary HSR clearance

               (\) Numerous other conditions



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(c)Dana Corporation.  Dated July 23, 2003.  This slide may contain
forward-looking information.  Actual results may differ materially due to
factors listed on slide 2.



                           SUBSTANTIAL FINANCING RISK

          Risk to Shareholders                    Uncertainty of Financing
          --------------------                    ------------------------

         -- Offer contains no certainty           -- Pro forma ArvinMeritor
            of financing                             leverage would be on of the
                - Represents substantial             highest in the industry
                  risk of non-completion             (88% debt to capital ratio)

         -- Substantial leverage of the           -- Multi-billion dollar
            combined entity provides                 external financing required
            significant financing risk for           (plus assumed debt)
            ArvinMeritor
                                                  -- Significant pension and
         -- In response to regulatory inquiries,     OPEB liabilities
            ArvinMeritor acknowledges that it has
            no financing commitments              -- Rating agencies have
                                                     already expressed
                                                     significant concern

                                                  -- Poor industry track record
                                                     in highly leveraged
                                                     transactions



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(c)Dana Corporation.  Dated July 23, 2003.  This slide may contain
forward-looking information.  Actual results may differ materially due to
factors listed on slide 2.


                           SERIOUS ANTITRUST CONCERNS

               -- Combined North American share in several key markets is
                  80-100%
                     - Axles, driveshafts and foundation brakes for medium- and
                       heavy-duty trucks

               -- The only North American suppliers (via joint arrangements) of
                  heavy-truck driveline systems

               -- Highly likely to be subject to intensive and prolonged
                  government scrutiny

               -- Potential uncertainty, instability for customers


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(c)Dana Corporation.  Dated July 23, 2003.  This slide may contain
forward-looking information.  Actual results may differ materially due to
factors listed on slide 2.




                     BOARD COMMITMENT

- -- Focused on building shareholder value and safeguarding shareholder interests

- -- Continuing obligation by the Board to oversee the progress of the Company

- -- Actively participates in setting strategic direction and evaluating
   alternatives

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(c)Dana Corporation. Dated July 23, 2003. This slide may contain forward-
looking information. Actual results may differ materially due to factors listed
on slide 2.



                            WHY WE WANT YOUR SUPPORT

- -- Offer is inadequate

- -- Offer is opportunistic
   - Restructuring and transformation not yet
     reflected in stock price

- -- Offer is highly conditional
   - No identified financing
   - Serious antitrust concerns

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GREATER SHAREHOLDER VALUE CREATED UNDER CURRENT STRATEGIC PLAN
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(c)Dana Corporation. Dated July 23, 2003. This slide may contain forward-
looking information. Actual results may differ materially due to factors listed
on slide 2.



                               FINANCIAL SUMMARY

                                        Q2-2003                  Q2-2002

                Sales                $ 2.5 billion            $ 2.6 billion

           Net Income                $  52 million            $  52 million

   Earnings Per Share                $  0.35                  $  0.35


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(c)Dana Corporation. Dated July 23, 2003. This slide may contain forward-
looking information. Actual results may differ materially due to factors listed
on slide 2.




                          Segment Comparison- 2nd Qtr

                             Sales                                OPAT
                   ---------------------------        -------------------------
                       2003    2002      Chg.          2003      2002     Chg.
                       ----    ----      ----          ----      ----     ---
Automotive              966    970       (1)%           46        50        (8)%

Aftermarket             575    591       (3)%           18        33       (45)%

Engine & Fluid          541    558       (3)%           22        27       (19)%

Heavy Vehicle           520    524       (1)%           18        23       (22)%

DCC                                                      6         7       (14)%

Other                   (61)   (67)      (9)%          (62)      (70)      (11)%

Results from Cont.    -------------------------        -------------------------
Operations             2,541  2,576      (1)%           48        70       (31)%


Discontinued Ops.                                       (1)       (3)
Unusual Items                                            5       (15)

                       -------------------------        ------------------------
Total                  2,541  2,576      (1)%           52        52


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(c)Dana Corporation. Dated July 23, 2003. This slide may contain forward-
looking information. Actual results may differ materially due to factors listed
on slide 2.



                             DCC PORTFOLIO ANALYSIS
                                  ($ MILLIONS)

[Pie Graph depicting the following:]        [Pie Graph depicting the following:]

12/01 Total Portfolio Assets - $2,200        6/03 Total Portfolio Assets- $1,490

  Consisting of: Value Added Services, Real Estate, Capital Markets, Retained

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(c)Dana Corporation. Dated July 23, 2003. This slide may contain forward-
looking information. Actual results may differ materially due to factors listed
on slide 2.




                                INCOME STATEMENT
                          WITH DCC ON AN EQUITY BASIS

($ Millions)                     Second Quarter                   YTD
                            -----------------------      ----------------------
                             2003            2002         2003          2002
                            ------          -------      -------       -------

($ Millions)

Net sales                   $ 2,541         $ 2,576       $ 4,983      $4,897
Other income                     25              13            38          27
                            --------        -------       -------      --------
                              2,566           2,589         5,021       4,924
                            --------        -------       -------      --------
Cost of sales                 2,286           2,270         4,482       4,339
SG&A expense                    192             189           373         384
Restructuring                                    51                        88
Interest expense                 41              44            83          89
                            --------        -------       -------      --------
                              2,519           2,554         4,938       4,900
                            --------        -------       -------       --------
Income before taxes              47              35            83          24
Income taxes                    (18)            (18)          (33)        (34)
Minority interest                (2)             (3)           (4)         (9)
Equity in affiliate earnings     28              44            55          64
Discontinued operations          (3)             (6)           (8)         (2)
Accounting change effect                                                 (220)
                            --------         -------       -------       -------
Net income (loss)           $    52          $   52         $   93     $ (177)
                            --------         -------       -------       -------
                            --------         -------       -------       -------

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(c)Dana Corporation. Dated July 23, 2003. This slide may contain forward-
looking information. Actual results may differ materially due to factors listed
on slide 2.



CASH FLOW STATEMENT With DCC on an Equity Basis ($Millions) Second Quarter YTD --------------------- --------------------- Sources 2003 2002 2003 2002 ---- ---- ---- ---- Net Income (Loss) $ 52 $ 52 $ 93 $ (177) Accounting change effect 220 Depreciation 85 97 171 195 Asset sales 2 11 6 11 Divestitures 145 - 145 10 Working capital decrease (increase) (30) 34 (222) 24 -------- -------- ---------- ------- 245 194 193 283 -------- -------- ---------- ------- Uses Capital spend (61) (70) (133) (134) Dividends (2) (2) (3) (3) Net change in other accounts (22) 6 (30) (26) ------- -------- ---------- -------- (85) (66) (166) (163) ------- -------- ---------- -------- Restructuring Plan After-tax charges - 42 - 79 Cash Payments (20) (39) (64) (78) Proceeds from Asset Sales 17 17 37 19 ------- ------- ----------- -------- (3) 20 (27) 20 ------- ------- ----------- -------- Cash Change in Net Debt $ 166 $ 148 $ - $ 140 ------ ------- ---------- --------
17 (c)Dana Corporation. Dated July 23, 2003. This slide may contain forward- looking information. Actual results may differ materially due to factors listed on slide 2. CAPITAL STRUCTURE With DCC on an Equity Basis 12/31/02 Operations Other 6/30/03 -------- ---------- ----- ------- ($Millions) Short-term debt $ 53 $ (23) $ 253 $ 283 Long-term debt 2,462 18 (217) 2,263 -------- ---------- ------- ------- Borrowings 2,515 (5) 36 2,546 Cash 551 (5) - 546 -------- ---------- ------- ------- Net Debt $ 1,964 $ - $ 36 $ 2,000 Equity $ 1,482 $ 90 $ 213 $ 1,785 Net debt/capital 57.0% 52.8% 18 (c)Dana Corporation. Dated July 23, 2003. This slide may contain forward-looking information. Actual results may differ materially due to factors listed on slide 2. JUNE 30, 2003 DEBT PORTFOLIO With DCC on an Equity Basis Maturity Schedule Average Life - 10.4 Years Bar Graph depicting the year on the X-axis for the years set forth below and $Millions on the Y-axis. 2003: Revolver, $33 Million 2004: Senior Notes & Other, $276 Million 2006: $0 2008: Senior Notes, $150 Million 2009: Senior Notes, $350 Million 2010: Senior Notes, $250 Million 2011: Senior Notes, $805 Million 2028: Senior Notes, $197 Million 2029: Senior Notes, $375 Million Amounts by maturity exclude swap valuation adjustments and issue expenses of $17 million net 19 (c)Dana Corporation. Dated July 23, 2003. This slide may contain forward- looking information. Actual results may differ materially due to factors listed on slide 2. RE-AFFIRMED 2003 GUIDANCE ($ Millions, except per-share amounts) NET INCOME: $195 TO $215 EPS: $1.31 TO 1.44 20 (c)Dana Corporation. Dated July 23, 2003. This slide may contain forward- looking information. Actual results may differ materially due to factors listed on slide 2. 2003 PRELIMINARY CASH PROJECTION With DCC on an Equity Basis ($ Millions) SOURCES: Net income $ 195 Depreciation 340 Working capital 175 Divestiture proceeds 145 -------- $ 855 LESS: Capital spend (325) Dividends (5) $ 525 Cash Payments for Restructuring $ 100-150 21 (c)Dana Corporation. Dated July 23, 2003. This slide may contain forward- looking information. Actual results may differ materially due to factors listed on slide 2. DANA CONSOLIDATED RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) (Last 12 Months Total Income/ 5-Quarter Rolling Average Invested Capital) [Bar Graph depicting the following information]
11.8% 13.2% 9.1% 6.6% 4.5% 3.2% 2.8% 3.4% 4.3% 5.4% 6.8% 7.1% 6.7% 1998 1999 2000 Q1 01 Q2 01 Q3 01 Q4 01 Q1 02 Q2 02 Q3 02 Q4 02 Q1 03 Q2 03
22 (c)Dana Corporation. Dated July 23, 2003. This slide may contain forward- looking information. Actual results may differ materially due to factors listed on slide 2. DANA CONSOLIDATED RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) (Last 12 Months Total Income/ 5-Quarter Rolling Average Invested Capital) [Bar graph depicting the following information]
11.8% 13.2% 9.1% 6.6% 4.5% 3.2% 2.8% 3.4% 4.3% 5.4% 6.8% 7.1% 6.7% 1998 1999 2000 Q1 01 Q2 01 Q3 01 Q4 01 Q1 02 Q2 02 Q3 02 Q4 02 Q1 03 Q2 03
23 (c)Dana Corporation. Dated July 23, 2003. This slide may contain forward- looking information. Actual results may differ materially due to factors listed on slide 2. REVENUE BREAKDOWN [Pie Chart depicting the following information] Automotive Systems Group 37% Automotive Aftermarket Group 23% Engine and Fluid Management Group 21% Heavy Vehicle Technologies & Systems 19% 2002 Revenues $9,504 2002 EBIT(1) 390 2002 Margin 4.1% Excludes restructuring and accounts for DCC under the equity method. 24 (c)Dana Corporation. Dated July 23, 2003. This slide may contain forward- looking information. Actual results may differ materially due to factors listed on slide 2. STRONG CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS [Pie Chart depicting the following information] DaimlerChrysler, Freightliner 10% Ford, Volvo, Land Rover, Jaguar 18% General Motors 8% Other (1) 64% (1) Volkswagen, Carquest, BMW, Nissan, Isuzu, Toyota, Renault, Pep Boys, Caterpillar, Honda, Napa, International Non-US based OEMs are composing an incresing percentage of Dana's revenue 25 Data as of Dec. 31, 2002 (c)Dana Corporation. Dated July 23, 2003. This slide may contain forward- looking information. Actual results may differ materially due to factors listed on slide 2. RESTRUCTURING NEAR COMPLETION Restructuring Costs -- On target with original estimates of $445 million Facility Closures -- Original target greater than or equal to 30 Status: 31 closed, 8 in progress Workforce -- Original target greater than or equal to 15% Status: 20% to date Outsource Non-Core Content -- Substantial non-core components outsourced Divest DCC -- Over $700 million in assests divested - achieving value ---------------------------------------------------------- Restructuring plan substantially complete in Q4 2003 Organization positioned for growth ---------------------------------------------------------- 26 (c)Dana Corporation. Dated July 23, 2003. This slide may contain forward- looking information. Actual results may differ materially due to factors listed on slide 2. ENTERING GROWTH PHASE -- Seven new ASG product launches in 2003 - Millions in investments, ready to begin full returns in 2004 and beyond -- Well positioned for improvements in heavy duty volumes - 2003: 175,000 to 180,000 - 2004: 245,000 to 255,000 -- Groundwork is in place - Organization is "right-sized" for growth - Reduced investment and variable costs 27 (c)Dana Corporation. Dated July 23, 2003. This slide may contain forward- looking information. Actual results may differ materially due to factors listed on slide 2. ENTERING GROWTH PHASE -- Focus on technology - Technology drives price - Leading to new platform wins: $1.3 billion of new business over 4 years -- Continuing to grow and diversify customer base - Toyota, Nissan, BMW - Increasing content 28 (c)Dana Corporation. Dated July 23, 2003. This slide may contain forward- looking information. Actual results may differ materially due to factors listed on slide 2. PROJECTED NET INCREMENTAL BUSINESS ($ Millions) SBU 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 -------------------------------------------------------------- ASG 195 545 720 765 780 AAG 20 25 35 35 35 EFMG 85 150 180 200 215 HVTSG 195 185 165 230 240 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL 495 905 1,100 1,230 1,270 Prior Qtr. 490 930 1,080 1,225 1,250 29 (c)Dana Corporation. Dated July 23, 2003. This slide may contain forward- looking information. Actual results may differ materially due to factors listed on slide 2. FAVORABLE OUTLOOK Key Drivers in 2004 Earnings Long-Term Objectives - --------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- - -- Improved top-line performance -- Annual top-line growth - Heavy duty volumes - 6% to 7% - New business wins -- Continued margin improvement - -- Bottom line and cash flow -- Balance sheet improvements - Return to investment grade - Restructuring complete credit rating - Substantial operating leverage -- Dividend policy - Reduced start-up costs in 2004 - Re-examine dividend levels - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net Income guidance of $300 million (~ $2.00 per share) for 2004 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30 (c)Dana Corporation. Dated July 23, 2003. This slide may contain forward- looking information. Actual results may differ materially due to factors listed on slide 2. [DANA CORPORATION LOGO] QUESTIONS? (c)Dana Corporation, 2003 [DANA CORPORATION LOGO] THANK YOU (c)Dana Corporation, 2003 SUPPLEMENTAL DATA Change in Working Capital - DCC on an Equity Basis Second Quarter YTD -------------------- ------------- 2003 2002 2003 2002 ($Millions) ---- ---- ---- ---- Balance at beginning of quarter $1,134 $1,107 $830 $1,116 Cash from operations: Incr in accts receivable (11) 141 224 397 Incr (decr) in inventory (44) (20) (22) (38) Incr in other assets 7 (16) 44 16 Decr (incr) in curr liabs 78 (169) (24) (429) ------ ------ ------ ------ Net from operations 30 (64) 222 (54) Restructuring 20 (1) 64 15 Divestitures (71) (3) (71) (6) Exchange & other non-cash (12) 52 56 20 ------ ------ ------ ------ Balance at end of quarter $1,101 $1,091 $1,101 $1,091 ------ ------ ------ ------ 33 (c)Dana Corporation. Dated July 23, 2003. This slide may contain forward-looking information. Actual results may differ materially due to factors listed on slide 2.