Chevy Dana 44 Questions

CBakes · July 04, 2011, 07:50:23 PM

I am at a point where I am trying to replace all of the axle joints and spindle bearings. My question is, do you need to completely remove the steering knuckle to get the axle shafts out? Thanks for the help.

the harvester · July 04, 2011, 07:53:11 PM

not sure but i dont think so.

if its anything like a 60 nope

CBakes · July 04, 2011, 07:54:20 PM

Quote from: the harvester on July 04, 2011, 07:53:11 PM
not sure but i dont think so. if its anything like a 60 nope

I've got it tore down to the point of pulling the shaft out and it seems to bind in the steering knuckle...hmm...

7387chevynut · July 04, 2011, 08:12:49 PM

you shouldnt have to remove that knuckle. Did you remove the C clip from inside the carrier?

Captn. J · July 04, 2011, 10:19:49 PM

nope u dont have to u shd be able pull the axleshafts out just fine through the kunckle opening in middle tight but it will come out

Captn. J · July 04, 2011, 10:20:36 PM

Quote from: 7387chevynut on July 04, 2011, 08:12:49 PM
you shouldnt have to remove that knuckle. Did you remove the C clip from inside the carrier?

there s no c clip on my dana 44 they slide in and out

CBakes · July 04, 2011, 10:29:48 PM

Driver side came out good and passenger side was real tight. Eventually came out. Definitely no c clips. Thanks for the info guys. Pulling u-joints out now and gonna have to replace pinion bearings too. Got carrier out. Oh let the fun begin!

Blazin40s · July 04, 2011, 10:32:06 PM

Are they under the truck at least?

Blazin40s · July 04, 2011, 10:33:05 PM

While u got them out u should throw yer chromo ones from yer 10 bolt in