D44 questions

flyingbrick · Jun 29, 2009

so i'm having a small leak on the driver's side tube on my rear xj-d44, leaks down the tire overnight, i keep tabs on the diff fluid constantly and it never seems to drop much, so i was told on this forum that the rear only had an outer seal on the axle shaft, then i went to the parts house they told me there is an inner and outer seal, can someone explain exactly where those go? and is it possible i switched the shafts and put the longer one where the shorter one goes? i have an odd vibe that i can't seem to get out. specs- 90xj, 3.5-4" home brew lift, 33x12.5x15 xterrains on 3.5" backspaced steelies, 87 xj d44, jb conversions sye,

thanks for the help!
Joe

xcm · Jun 29, 2009

my first couple times assembling d44's w/ disc brakes... i ran into this problem... to combat it, ive taken considerable care rtv'ing the seals behind the bearings on the axle shafts.... making sure it pressed in smoothly, and evenly while installing the shafts.... ive somewhat got them in check, i look forward to hearing how others dealt w/ this....

cher96 · Jun 29, 2009

This Download will be a big help with your Dana 44. I suggest saving it for further Reference.

Just Rename it so you know what it is.

http://www2.dana.com/pdf/5310-3.PDF

tomcat · Jun 29, 2009

perfect timing, i just dug the box and bag out of the trash for you... just opened them tonight

Timken # 2689S is the seal
Timken #SET10 is the inner and outer bearing and the retainer. you need to do bearings to do the seals

xcm · Jun 29, 2009

i guess i know why my d44's have leaked from time to time, i dont have any of this stuff

Wayne Sihler · Jun 29, 2009

flyingbrick said:
so i'm having a small leak on the driver's side tube on my rear xj-d44, leaks down the tire overnight, i keep tabs on the diff fluid constantly and it never seems to drop much, so i was told on this forum that the rear only had an outer seal on the axle shaft, then i went to the parts house they told me there is an inner and outer seal, can someone explain exactly where those go? and is it possible i switched the shafts and put the longer one where the shorter one goes? i have an odd vibe that i can't seem to get out. specs- 90xj, 3.5-4" home brew lift, 33x12.5x15 xterrains on 3.5" backspaced steelies, 87 xj d44, jb conversions sye,

thanks for the help!
Joe

Unless you have a early CJ axle-you dont/never had an inner seal

Wayne

90xj-65 · Jun 29, 2009

I have just ran into this problem when doing my disc brake conversion. NO inner seal only the outer seal. The outer seal goes between the bearing retainer plate and the bearings. The seal also sets the preload on the bearing. If the seal is not seated in axle right the bearing will eat itself.

When I went to the crappy AutoZone they gave me seal # 9912S, this is a cheap POS. I found a a referance to another seal # on a write up I had booked mark. I figured I would try that one. The seal was a Napa #18731. That seal worked like a charm.

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