Fill to the Brim Use the highest-quality gear oil you can afford to fill the differential. The weight and capacity will be listed in your owner’s manual; your differential will usually hold as much as 3 quarts.
Q. How much oil does a Dana 44 rear end take?
Front Dana 44 differential needs 2.7 pints (1.35 quarts) and the rear needs 4.75 pints (2.375 quarts). If you have factory covers, all you need to do is fill up your differentials until gear oil oozes out of the fill hole.
Table of Contents
- Q. How much oil does a Dana 44 rear end take?
- Q. What fluid goes in a Dana 44?
- Q. How often should you change the oil in your rear differential?
- Q. How many quarts are in a Dana 44?
- Q. What kind of axle is a Dana 44?
- Q. Do you need a new pinion nut on a Dana 44?
- Q. Is the Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ a Dana 44?
- Q. How much torque does a Dana 44 JK have?
Q. What fluid goes in a Dana 44?
Axle Differential (Rear)226 RBI (Model 44)– We recommend you use Mopar Gear& Axle Lubricant (SAE 80W-90) (API GL-5) or equivalent. For trailer towing, use Mopar Synthetic Gear & AxleLubricant (SAE 75W-140).
Q. How often should you change the oil in your rear differential?
The recommendation of most car manufacturers is that you change your rear differential fluid about every 30,000 miles to 60,000 miles. Look at the owner’s manual of your car to find the exact mileage amount.
Q. How many quarts are in a Dana 44?
2.0 Quarts
Jeep Wrangler Differential Fluid Capacity Chart
| Jeep Wrangler JL Differential Fluid Capacity | |
|---|---|
| Axle: 186 – Front Axle Non Rubicon | Capacity: 1.82 Pints |
| Axle: Dana 30 Axle | Capacity: 1.3 Quarts / 1.2 Liters |
| Axle: Dana 35 Axle | Capacity: 1.8 Quarts / 1.7 Liters |
| Axle: Dana 44 Axle | Capacity: 2.0 Quarts / 1.9 Liters |
Q. What kind of axle is a Dana 44?
The Dana 44 axle has been in use since the 1940s and is still a very popular axle today. It features a 8.5″ ring gear, 19, 30, or 32 spline semi-floating axle shafts, and is available in both solid axle and IFS/IRS configurations for front and rear (standard and reverse rotation) applications.
Q. Do you need a new pinion nut on a Dana 44?
There is a torque spec and you should check for your exact make and model Dana 44. It is also wise to use a new pinion nut each time it is removed. With all new seals in place you can drop the carrier back in. Make sure you get the bearing caps on the right sides and the bearing caps on the right side and direction.
Q. Is the Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ a Dana 44?
D44HD – Dana 44HD axles are not compatible with standard Dana 44 components and, unfortunately, aftermarket lockers are not currently available for this model. D44A / D44HDA – Aluminum housing Dana 44 axles found under the Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ are not compatible with standard Dana 44 components.
Q. How much torque does a Dana 44 JK have?
Dana 44 Torque Specifications: Pinion Preload New: 12 to 15 in-lbs Pinion Preload Reused: 6 to 8 in-lbs Ring Gear Backlash: .006″ to .010″ Ring Gear Bolt Torque: 55 ft-lbs Carrier Bearing Caps: 60 ft-lbs Dana 44 JK Torque Specifications: Pinion Preload New: 22 to 35 in-lbs
