R&R of the Dana 44

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I finally got those damned clips off the side yokes. I broke one set of my snap ring plier tips, then I bought another set of snap ring pliers that wouldn't open up wide enough, and finally had to grind a set of tips for my original pliers to make then work. What a pain.

[NickP]

I just went to the storage and looked at the manual - says pretty much the same thing - no spec.

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Well I have an empty case now. I didn't need a spreader and the carrier came right out of the case. I think it may have been looser than it should have been either from bearing wear or too little shimming. I think I'm going to rebuild the carrier with new clutches and bearings, install the ring gear, clean up the case, and let someone else set it all up for me if I can find someone to do it. I can work on polishing the batwing while they do that.

[Bluegrass Trifive]

Well I have an empty case now. I didn't need a spreader and the carrier came right out of the case. I think it may have been looser than it should have been either from bearing wear or too little shimming. I think I'm going to rebuild the carrier with new clutches and bearings, install the ring gear, clean up the case, and let someone else set it all up for me if I can find someone to do it. I can work on polishing the batwing while they do that.

How's your diff coming C-nut did you get it finished yet ? I've been on a business trip and just saw you progress update. Rack fittings headed your way Friday and I have some Dana info that I'll copy and send your way too. Sorry to take so long to respond.

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Hi Bluegrass. My carrier is rebuilt with new clutches, the new ring gear is installed, and the case is cleaned and sanded and ready for primer which I just got in the mail today. I have new bearings for the carrier and pinion, a new crush sleeve, pinion seal, and nut. I shop a friend of mine owns is going to set up the ring and pinion for me for $250. I think I could do this myself, but it would probably take me a day and I don't want to mess with it. They've done these before and know how to do it.

I have the batwing sanded and ready for polishing and painting. I plan to coat all of my polished parts with Cerakote so I need to get that ordered soon.