Dana 44 - Broken Spider Gear - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Mattman2010 · 01-09-2011, 05:29 PM

I was starting to do a rebuild on my dana 44 front axle, and decided to pull the diff cover before i started to get to far into doing the rebuild. I found that the drivers side spider gear had teeth that where broken off, and several that where cracked.

How hard is it to replace spider gears? I know people say do not attempt to change gear ratios in a axle if it is your first time because it is a hard thing to do. So I am trying to figure out if I want to replace the spider gears, or just spend the money on a different dana 44.

Thanks, Matt

LONGHAIR · 01-09-2011, 05:52 PM

Changing spider gears is no big deal. The biggest thing to be concerned about is "where did the pieces go?" You have to be very meticulous about cleaning the housing out before you put this back together. The pieces can get up into the pinion area and through-out the bearings too. A lot of solvent and patience will be your friend here.

K30_dump · 01-10-2011, 04:59 AM

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01-09-2011, 05:29 PM	#1
Mattman2010 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburg, KS Posts: 953	Dana 44 - Broken Spider Gear I was starting to do a rebuild on my dana 44 front axle, and decided to pull the diff cover before i started to get to far into doing the rebuild. I found that the drivers side spider gear had teeth that where broken off, and several that where cracked. How hard is it to replace spider gears? I know people say do not attempt to change gear ratios in a axle if it is your first time because it is a hard thing to do. So I am trying to figure out if I want to replace the spider gears, or just spend the money on a different dana 44. Thanks, Matt __________________ 1980 K10 - 6.2L Diesel/SM465/NP205 Build Thread 1984 K30 CC Dually - "The Tank" 12V Cummins/Nv4500/Np205/D60/D70HD 4" lift & 37's Build Thread 1960 C-60 Dump Truck Make it road worthy! Thread

01-10-2011, 04:59 AM	#3
K30_dump Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 164	Re: Dana 44 - Broken Spider Gear Please note that you must be a supporting member to post classified items. This includes but is not limited to What Its Worth, Want To Buy, Want To Trade, and For Sale. Please consider supporting the forum by subscribing. Further information on the subscription levels available are located here If you need any further assistance with that please contact any Admin for help. Last edited by LONGHAIR; 01-10-2011 at 07:11 AM.



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