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131 1103 Hubs And Axle Vacuum Disconnects Basics - manual Hub For Dana 44 - Photo 30051113

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  • Some manual hubs are extremely uncomplicated, with few parts, so their installation is easy. Some early Jeep front axles came with Warn locking hubs from the factory, but none with premium hubs. Warn premium hubs are much stronger and simple in design. The hubs for the Dana 44 axle on the Jeep Wagoneer consist of a clutch, a retainer clip and snap ring, and six Allen-head bolts.
Some manual hubs are extremely uncomplicated, with few parts, so their installation is easy. Some early Jeep front axles came with Warn locking hubs from the factory, but none with premium hubs. Warn premium hubs are much stronger and simple in design. The hubs for the Dana 44 axle on the Jeep Wagoneer consist of a clutch, a retainer clip and snap ring, and six Allen-head bolts.
131 1103 01 o+131 1103 hubs and axle vacuum disconnects basics+jeep cj side shot Some manual hubs are extremely uncomplicated, with few parts, so their installation is easy. Some early Jeep front axles came with Warn locking hubs from the factory, but none with premium hubs. Warn premium hubs are much stronger and simple in design. The hubs for the Dana 44 axle on the Jeep Wagoneer consist of a clutch, a retainer clip and snap ring, and six Allen-head bolts. Once the internals for the factory hubs are removed, the drive gear can be slid in place over the axleshaft. The drive gear is held in place with a flat inner snap ring that seats in a groove at the end of the shaft, and a large round outer snap ring that seats in a groove inside the hub housing. The locking dial of the hub is bolted into place with six Allen-head bolts. Most Jeep Wagoneer 44s didn't come with manual locking hubs. Adding them will let the wheels spin freely in the unlocked position and stops unnecessary wear and tear on the axle and other drivetrain components. To add the manual locking hubs to the Dana 44, we used flathead and Phillips-head screwdrivers, a pick, an Allen wrench, snap ring pliers, and a socket and ratcheting wrench. These are tools that should be carried on the trail. Spare parts for the premium hubs are readily available. The cable-actuated 4x4 Posi-Lok system is simple and straightforward to install. The toughest part of the installation is drilling a hole through the firewall to run the cable. The kit comes with everything needed to make the Dana 30 much more reliable. After the factory central axle disconnect is removed, its vacuum source on the engine should be plugged with the provided vacuum cap. Before the factory fork is installed in the new housing, it should be inspected and, if damaged, replaced. If the fork is replaced it should be swapped out with a cast iron fork. With the actuating fork carefully placed in the axleshaft coupler, the housing can be bolted in place. The cable is then run up through the engine compartment and to the firewall. Care should be taken so the cable is not resting on or too near the exhaust system. The cable-actuating knob comes with a bracket to mount it up and under the dash. To engage the lock, shift the transfer case into 4WD, press the button, and pull the cable into the fully engaged position. To disengage the lock, place the transfer case in 2WD, press the button, push the cable into the fully disengaged position, and release the button.
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