Dana 44 front axle hubs question... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Tink · 09-15-2009, 02:32 PM

I had to pull apart my hubs to inspect for a noise/vibration on my Dana 44 (from a 76 K5). It took me a few weekends to get it back together since I never had a lot of time... So, now I've forgotten... when you've gotten everything back together in the hub (this is still fulltime 4wd) does the snap ring go in the first or second grove on the axle shaft - the one farthest away or closest to the diff??

dammitmitchell · 09-15-2009, 04:03 PM

look at lmc's exploded view of your axle..
that's how i find out the answers to these questions..

p.s. bad ass avatar

**special-K** · 09-15-2009, 10:57 PM

I`ve never messed with full-time,but I`d think it would be the inner groove if it will work.You don`t want much slop because the idea is to keep the axle u-joint centered between the ball joint vertical center.hopefully someone with experience with the full-times will know for sure.I know on what I`ve worked on the snap ring is snug.I usually have to pry on the axle yokes outward to get the groove out to accept the snap ring.

Tink · 09-16-2009, 10:24 AM

Thanks guys, I've never thought about looking at LMC.

Right now, it is on the outer one and it is not snug, really... I can push the drive flange in further, to the second groove.

72 CustomCamper · 09-16-2009, 11:55 PM

Hey Tink, LMC doesn't show pics of the hub, but my Haynes manual shows it in the outter groove closest to the dust cap...

Chuck

**special-K** · 09-17-2009, 07:42 AM

Way to go,Chuck!
I guess snug wasn`t the right word.Just not sloppy?It`s not really "prying" either.More like "apply pressure".I always figured this was due to the fresh packed grease in the inner hub and spindle.

72 CustomCamper · 09-17-2009, 03:25 PM

I had to doubble check. My first truck was full time 4x4, but that was 20 years ago. I did like how simple it was with just a spring, a drive flange and a dust cap...

Chuck

LONGHAIR · 09-17-2009, 07:50 PM

It goes on the outer one. There is a spring and a large "cupped" washer that goes in there too. The "washer" goes first, with the cuped part inward. This keeps the spring out of the wheel bearing. The spring is there to keep the axle snug against the back of the spindle. This keeps the axle joint centered in the balljoint's pivot and it keeps the axle seal firmly against the spindle, keeping the mud/water/yuck out of the needle bearing.

Tink · 09-18-2009, 02:19 PM

So, just to clarify, the one farthest from the front diff? Thanks!!

duallyjams · 09-20-2009, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LONGHAIR

It goes on the outer one. There is a spring and a large "cupped" washer that goes in there too. The "washer" goes first, with the cuped part inward. This keeps the spring out of the wheel bearing. The spring is there to keep the axle snug against the back of the spindle. This keeps the axle joint centered in the balljoint's pivot and it keeps the axle seal firmly against the spindle, keeping the mud/water/yuck out of the needle bearing.

x2 this correct.

**special-K** · 09-20-2009, 08:36 AM

Farthest from the diff/closest to you.

09-15-2009, 02:32 PM	#1
Tink Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: VA Posts: 1,337	Dana 44 front axle hubs question... I had to pull apart my hubs to inspect for a noise/vibration on my Dana 44 (from a 76 K5). It took me a few weekends to get it back together since I never had a lot of time... So, now I've forgotten... when you've gotten everything back together in the hub (this is still fulltime 4wd) does the snap ring go in the first or second grove on the axle shaft - the one farthest away or closest to the diff?? __________________ 69 Chevy C10 88 Sierra 02 2500 Suburban And too many S10s to list!

09-15-2009, 04:03 PM	#2
dammitmitchell the pollock Join Date: May 2008 Location: abilene, texas Posts: 4,423	Re: Dana 44 front axle hubs question... look at lmc's exploded view of your axle.. that's how i find out the answers to these questions.. p.s. bad ass avatar __________________ Jack of ALL trades, Master of none.. (but one... procrastination) Army vet 02-08 RIP El Jay! Miss you brother! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=343538 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386042

09-15-2009, 10:57 PM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Dana 44 front axle hubs question... I`ve never messed with full-time,but I`d think it would be the inner groove if it will work.You don`t want much slop because the idea is to keep the axle u-joint centered between the ball joint vertical center.hopefully someone with experience with the full-times will know for sure.I know on what I`ve worked on the snap ring is snug.I usually have to pry on the axle yokes outward to get the groove out to accept the snap ring. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-16-2009, 10:24 AM	#4
Tink Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: VA Posts: 1,337	Re: Dana 44 front axle hubs question... Thanks guys, I've never thought about looking at LMC. Right now, it is on the outer one and it is not snug, really... I can push the drive flange in further, to the second groove. __________________ 69 Chevy C10 88 Sierra 02 2500 Suburban And too many S10s to list!

09-16-2009, 11:55 PM	#5
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,368	Re: Dana 44 front axle hubs question... Hey Tink, LMC doesn't show pics of the hub, but my Haynes manual shows it in the outter groove closest to the dust cap... Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

09-17-2009, 07:42 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Dana 44 front axle hubs question... Way to go,Chuck! I guess snug wasn`t the right word.Just not sloppy?It`s not really "prying" either.More like "apply pressure".I always figured this was due to the fresh packed grease in the inner hub and spindle. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 09-17-2009 at 08:40 AM.

09-17-2009, 03:25 PM	#7
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,368	Re: Dana 44 front axle hubs question... I had to doubble check. My first truck was full time 4x4, but that was 20 years ago. I did like how simple it was with just a spring, a drive flange and a dust cap... Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

09-18-2009, 02:19 PM	#9
Tink Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: VA Posts: 1,337	Re: Dana 44 front axle hubs question... So, just to clarify, the one farthest from the front diff? Thanks!! __________________ 69 Chevy C10 88 Sierra 02 2500 Suburban And too many S10s to list!

09-20-2009, 08:36 AM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Dana 44 front axle hubs question... Farthest from the diff/closest to you. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

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