D44 axle bearing removal???

vbquick1 · Apr 17th 2005

Does anyone know how to remove an axle bearing from the axle shaft of a D44 rear axle? I am looking at this thing and thinking that there has got to be an easier way. I have a press available.

I also am looking for someone who may be able to assist me in putting together the outers of a D44 front axle. I will be going from the inner C out. I have all the parts here, however I have never done this before and I believe I may be missing a couple of things. A website that shows you how to do this would be great if anyone knows of a good one.

Da Mutt · Apr 17th 2005

maybe this will help with the front

as far as the rear goes if it has a metal ring around it drill a hole thru it and hit it with a cold chisil and it will come off then the bearing has to be pressed off and a new one put on.

turtle · Apr 17th 2005

The easiest way is to simply press it off with a bearing remover. The other way is to cut the bearing race open with a dremel, take it off, then cut the press sleeve that is on the axle carefully with the dremel, when you are most of teh way through use a hammer and a cold chisel and hit the cut you made, if you cut far enough through it the sleeve will come up with a satisfying pop.

**Slimer** · Apr 18th 2005

I have a pickle fork and the special socket needed to put the upper ball joint ring seat on (if it is the same as a Dana 30). I also have a book that describes the installation. The FSM is at my brothers but I can get it if needed.

D44 axle bearing removal???

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