Rebuilding D44 - Any information?

I got lucky and found a D44 XJ rear in a junkyard not too long ago. I've been driving on it for a while, but i've decided it's going to need a rebuild.

I've had a lot of trouble finding any information on the REAR D44 (tons of info on the front, though).
I bought new wheel bearings, but i can only seem to find the "inner" set (SET10 Timken), and no listings at all for the "outer" set. I haven't pulled an axle yet, so i'm not sure what i'm going to run into...

I also noticed in Autozone's catalog they list an inner and an outer seal. What's up with that?

Excuse the newbish questions, i'm just not so much of a 4x4 guy, so some of this stuff is a little strange to me. Give me a 9" and i'll fix it! A d44? :helpme:

One final question: Eventually i'm going to Aussielocker this guy--will the limited slip carrier hold an Aussie, or do i need to find an open carrier? (Their website doesn't specify)

Thanks!

If memory serves me right (disclaimer--it doesn't always) you must have an open carrier to install a lunchbox locker.

I can't help you with info on the D44, but definitely do a search.

Porch951 said:

I bought new wheel bearings, but i can only seem to find the "inner" set (SET10 Timken), and no listings at all for the "outer" set. I haven't pulled an axle yet, so i'm not sure what i'm going to run into...

I also noticed in Autozone's catalog they list an inner and an outer seal. What's up with that?

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Read post #12 in This Thread for answers to your Timken / AutoZone questions.

The only locker offered for a Dana 44 with the factory LSD is the power-trax no-spin. If you wanted to use an Aussie you would need to switch to a open carrier.

You should be able to find the FSM for the Dana 44 if you go to the Dana Expert site - www.dana.com, and follow the links. I'm sure it will come up for it.

If you absolutely can't find it, I should have an electronic copy somewhere, and can send it to you if I do. However, you'll have to give me a bit - I'm about to go run some errands and do work...

fyrfytr1717 said:

Read post #12 in This Thread for answers to your Timken / AutoZone questions.

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There we go! That answers all my questions. Thanks!! I've actually been (unsuccessfully) searching for that info for quite some time

Thanks to everyone else for the info on the aussie...good to know!