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Dana 44 & 50 Axles

  1. Measure original preload shim pack and replace with new shims of equal thickness. Install drive pinion into carrier. Install new preload shim pack on pinion shaft. Install outer bearing and oil slinger. Install drive pinion yoke with washer, deflector, slinger and new nut, using Yoke Installer (T78T-4851-A).
  2. Tighten pinion yoke nut to 200-220 ft. lbs. (271-298 N.m). Using torque wrench, check rotational torque necessary to turn drive pinion. Torque reading should be 20-40 INCH lbs. (2.3-4.5 N.m) if preload is correct. If preload reading is too low, remove preload shims from drive pinion. If preload reading is too high, add preload shims to drive pinion.
  3. Install appropriate gauge tube. Install side bearing caps and tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  table. With drive pinion at correct depth, remove pinion yoke with holder and yoke remover. Coat pinion yoke oil seal with hypoid gear oil. Install seal using Oil Seal Replacer (T80T-4000-C).
  4. Ensure spring behind lip of seal does not jump out while seal is being installed. If spring does jump out, remove and replace seal. Install drive pinion yoke and tighten nut.
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