Dana 44 Rebuild

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rws

NAXJA Forum User

• Oct 22, 2006

• #1

I am in the process of installing a Detroit and new gears in my Dana 44. Have measured the old shim stacks and I need to know if I can use the old shims or should I use new shims??? Thanks

 

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rws

NAXJA Forum User

• Oct 23, 2006

• #2

Anybody?

 

CanMan

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Lake Tapps, WA

• Oct 23, 2006

• #3

Its only been a few hours, and on a Sunday evening, but, Id reuse the old pack, do a gear pattern check, and go from there. Are any of the old shims damaged?

 

87xjco

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Denver, CO

• Oct 23, 2006

• #4

As long as there not damaged you can re-use them. But if you asking will the backlash and pattern stay the same. Probably not.

Here's a link to my build if it will help you. http://naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=90711&highlight=dana+44+pictorial

 

KarlVP

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Hardcoreville, WA

• Oct 23, 2006

• #5

Try the first time with the old shims. Get that pinion preload correct, then install the carrier with the old shims. Check backlash. Then check your pattern. If all the specs are met, and the pattern looks good, have a beer and relax for the evening.