Calling All Dana 44 Front Axle Experts

[lyrikz]

Originally Posted by WannaBe68

Thanks guys!
After some more research found out what exactly my Dana 44 front axle was. Then I decided to go ahead and get the whole deal. New WARN 20990 hubs, new inner, outer bearings and new races (Timken sets 37 and 45), new spindle nuts, new seals and while I'm in there go ahead and do new spindle seals and bearings as well.
First time to do this kind-of work, so a bit nervous and excited!

Inner axle tube seals why you are at it. Also, when you pull the old bearings out, please match the numbers.

[WannaBe68]

Originally Posted by lyrikz

Inner axle tube seals why you are at it. Also, when you pull the old bearings out, please match the numbers.

I'm still learning all this stuff! The inner axle tube seal you mention - I think that is part of the Spindle seal kit I bought. This kit comes with seals and new needle bearings for the inside of the spindle that the front axle shaft goes through. Is that right?

Match the numbers of the old bearings once I pull them out? Will do, but what am I looking for? Except for the disc brakes everything bumper to bumper, according to the old guy I bought it from, is "supposed to" be original.

[lyrikz]

Originally Posted by WannaBe68

I'm still learning all this stuff! The inner axle tube seal you mention - I think that is part of the Spindle seal kit I bought. This kit comes with seals and new needle bearings for the inside of the spindle that the front axle shaft goes through. Is that right?

Match the numbers of the old bearings once I pull them out? Will do, but what am I looking for? Except for the disc brakes everything bumper to bumper, according to the old guy I bought it from, is "supposed to" be original.

Original does not matter. Mine was also. Issue is, chevy did weird things back then... As you pull the bearings.. just keep them and then once you cross the numbers on the back and the numbers match, toss the old ones.
Those bearings you are talking about are spindle bearings. Those are a BITCCCCHHHH to get out of the spindle. If they are in good shape, just clean/regrease and use them.
these.


As for the axle tubes.. If you are pulling the diff, replace those. Watch youtube, really easy to remove and reinstall.
They look like this.