How to remove and replace Dana 44 rear wheel bearings and convert to oil bath.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ต.ค. 2024
- Our old video quality was terrible so I decided to redo what I felt like was an informational video. Only this time with quality video, audio and editing. Thanks for watching !!!
Always good to have you working on my rig! Very informative video 🤛
Great Video! I did that to my 76 Scout II 25 plus years ago it had a dry bearing set. The only thing I found that the filler hole in the stock Dana cover is a little to low to put in a good amount of gear oil in the diff. I am not saying to put in a bunch of quarts in the diff, but an amount to have the oils level so it is in the tubes all the way to the bearing. I found that Outlaw Differential Cover has a filler on the top of the cover and it is earlier to fill and gauge how much you need. Just wanted to let you know that I have nothing to do with ODC but I received it free in a drawing at TDS years ago.
Well done.
Thank you!!
HAHA!! Literally sitting in a Kwik Lube this morning getting an inspection done for my sons truck watching this, and couldn't help but start laughing in the waiting room on the rear end comment!! hahahaha - that one got me at the right moment!! So couple of questions:
1) you removed the inner seal by the carrier to allow the diff fluid to travel into the tube and keep the outer bearing greased right?
2) the purpose of doing to is to not have to remove the axle every year or so to re-grease the outer bearing?
Thanks for video and the laugh Levi! Hope all is well!
Yes sir. Pull the inner seal, clean out the tube, and give the wheel and tire a tug and a shake on your next pre trip inspection instead of pulling the axle and greasing.
Great video and info. Thank you
Glad it was useful to you!!
Very informative.
Glad you liked it
Good stuff! I like!
Thanks!
U da man!
Come by the shop sometime.
Please tell me why after replacing the rear hub bearings, I only drive 50 miles?
@kromik6965 not sure what you are referring to.
Any idea when they changed to a wet set up? Thinking about doing my 74 this way but don’t really know if mine is wet or dry.
Around 74 I believe.
So we just replaced our 78 Scouts rear diff with a limited slip, and also replaced the leaking axle seal on the passenger side shaft. We noticed after putting everything together that the brake drum doesn’t cover the shoes quite as far as the driver side (maybe a 1/4”). Not sure if that’s just how they’re designed but I doubt it. Rather than tear it all apart, I’m curious if anyone knows whether the direction of the axle shaft matters, or is it just completely flat sheet metal?
Would say that you have the wrong drum on that side. Measure the depth of the drums side to side and see if they are different. I would bet you have a 71 to 73 drum on one side which is narrower.
@@OldIronOffroad Good Point, I will check to see if the PO put on a different drum for some reason. Oh, and I meant to ask if the axle shaft RETAINER mattered, not the axle shaft lol. I'm at least handy enough to know which direction the axle shaft is supposed to go 😅
@@trevorterry795 No the retainer does't matter. As long as the bearing is fully seated and there isn't excessive endplay in the bearing and the retainer isn't bent.
Great information on these old axles.
Any idea what years they converted to oil bath tapered bearings?
Around 74 I believe.
@@OldIronOffroad thanks.
I've got a 73, 74 and 79. Guess I'll start with the oldest and make sure they're all squared away.
@@christopherketchum323 keep in mind that just because they are already oil lubricated doesn't mean they don't need replacing. Best bet is if you don't know when they were done. Replace them.
@@OldIronOffroad absolutely agree. I have no knowledge on condition of any. However, I'd be inclined to tackle the highest probability of failure first. If that makes sense.
Any reason not to use the press to remove the old bearing so you don't risk nicking the shaft?
None at all. If you have the proper fixture to do so.
I have 60-66 chevy c10 with a Dana 44 will the set10 & 9912 work?
Not sure. Browsed quickly through a parts catalog and there aren't any listings for a set 20 on that axle. Best bet would be to pull it and snag some part numbers off the old stuff.
Will do thanks
The only thing I found was NEW DEPARTURE 88128 made in USA any info would be appreciated thanks
What bearings do you recommend for the front wheel bearings? I’m planning on doing them this weekend.
I typically stick to Timken.
Definitely Timkin Set 10, never use the roller bearing type
For sure!!!
Is a Set10 the style or the size? I have heard allot of people recommend timken set10 but is that for all D44 or?
Please check your email.. I found a 1976 Traveler.. Have a couple questions..thanx