How to Re-Gear a Dana 44

I'm re-gearing my Dana 44 on my 1974 Ford Bronco. I took the axle to the guys at Tennessee Classic Trucks, since they already had the tools needed to do the job. This Dana 44 is for my Bronco Restoration project, but will work on any Dana 44 for a jeep.

Tools Needed:
Axle bearing puller $700 - https://amzn.to/3xiAYBK
Drive Beam Torque Wrench $25 - https://amzn.to/39u3B7b
Magnetic Dial Indicator $50 - https://amzn.to/3tBxNnN
Shop Press $250 - https://amzn.to/3HkOBoJ
Inner Axle Seal Installer: https://amzn.to/3Iqqzt5
Bearing Race Driver $50 - https://amzn.to/3mELYop
Differential Housing spreader $150 - https://amzn.to/3Ofs3YD
Impact Driver $300 - https://amzn.to/3aTOdBE
Impact Socket set $50 - https://amzn.to/3HydrBT

00:00 - Introduction
01:40 - Tools needed for Dana 44 ring and pinion
02:40 - Removing Dana 44 carrier
02:55 - Removing Dana 44 carrier bearings
03:12 - Removing Ring Gear
04:27 - Heat new ring gear to fit on carrier
04:47 - Install Ring Gear on carrier
05:43 - Install bearing on pinion
06:12 - Install race in Dana 44
06:50 - Insert Pinion into Dana 44
07:09 - Measure pinion bearing preload
07:50 - Install bearing on carrier housing
08:12 - Insert Carrier housing into Dana 44
08:27 - Measure backlash
09:07 - Read gear pattern
10:16 - Final assembly

Dana 44 parts
Ring and Pinion: https://bit.ly/D44RingPinion
Install Kit: https://bit.ly/D44InstallKit
Pinion Yoke: https://bit.ly/D44PinionYoke
Axle Shafts: https://bit.ly/D44Axle
*I re-used my Dana 44 carrier*

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