Technical Specifications

Need to find torque specifications for your Dana 60 ring gear bearing cap bolts?  How about axle carrier gear ratio breaks?  What parts and pieces can interchange or be made to fit other applications?  This is the section for you.  Bear with us, this is a work in progress.

Dana / Spicer BOM lookup:

https://www.expert.dana.com/expertforms/deabill.aspx

Dana / Spicer Ring and Pinion Pattern Documents:

http://media.spicerparts.com/cfs/files/media/NdAtv8jc72ycvzstk/5717%20Ring%20Gear%20pattern%20interpretation.pdf?token=eyJhdXRoVG9rZW4iOiIifQ%3D%3D&store=original

http://media.spicerparts.com/cfs/files/media/qSXWpbRys6R3ucSJm/shais168b.pdf?token=eyJhdXRoVG9rZW4iOiIifQ%3D%3D&store=original

AAM Specification and Part Number Manual:

http://www.demandaam.com/resources/pdf/file-20150309163519.pdf

 

JEEP MODEL "CODE" ID BY YEAR AND MODEL NAME:

1987 - 1995 Jeep Wrangler (square head lights):  YJ

1997 - 2006 Jeep Wrangler:  TJ

2004 - 2006 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited:  TJU (but most people call it an LJ)

1984 - 2001 Jeep Cherokee:  XJ

1986 - 1992 Jeep Comanche:  MJ

1993 - 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee:  ZJ (if you don't know what a ZJ is, you can't afford one)

1999 - 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee:  WJ

2007 - 2018 Jeep Wrangler (2 door):  JK

2007 - 2018 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (2 door): JKR

2007 - 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (4 door):  JKU

2007 - 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon (4 door):  JKUR

2018 - 2020 Jeep Wrangler (2 door): JL

2018 - 2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (2 door): JLR

2018 - 2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (4 door): JLU

2018 - 2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon (4 door): JLUR

 

1999 - 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ Front Dana Super 30 (186 mm / 7.8")

  • Hypoid offset: 1.125"
  • (2) Axle shaft nut torque: 175 ft*lb
  • (3) hub bearing bolt torque: 75 ft*lb

 

2007 - 2018 Jeep Wrangler JK and JKU Front Dana 44 (216 mm / 8.5")

  • Hypoid offset: 1.500"
  • Oil capacity with OEM cover:  1.4 quarts
  • (2) Axle shaft nut torque:  100 ft*lb
  • (10) Differential cover bolt torque:  30 ft*lb
  • (4) Differential cap bolt torque:  80 ft*lb
  • (10) Ring gear bolt torque (7/16" bolts!!!):  100 ft*lb
  • (3) hub bearing bolt torque:  75 ft*lb
  • Pinion preload (used bearings):  10-20 in*lb 
  • Pinion preload (new bearings):  20-40 in*lb
  • Ring gear backlash:  .005-.008 in
  • 21 mm caliper carrier bolt torque:  120 ft*lb
  • 13 mm caliper bolt torque:  26 ft*lb
  • Lower ball joint torque (tighten this first):  80 ft*lb
  • Upper ball joint torque (tighten this second):  75 ft*lb
  • Pinion depth:  TBD
  • Rough start for pinion depth shim stack (the baffle under the race is ~.020" of this): .060"
  • Rough start for crush sleeve eliminator / solid pinion spacer:  1.390"
  • Axle Tube Diameter:  Ø2.500"

2007 - 2018 Jeep Wrangler JK and JKU Rear Dana Super 44 (226 mm / 8.9")

  • Hypoid offset: 1.500"
  • Oil capacity with OEM cover:  2.4 quarts
  • (8) Axle retainer nut torque:  45 ft*lb
  • (10) Differential cover bolt torque:  30 ft*lb
  • (4) Differential cap bolt torque:  80 ft*lb
  • (10) Ring gear bolt torque (7/16" bolts!!!):  100 ft*lb
  • (10) Ring gear bolt torque (1/2" bolts!!!):  135 ft*lb
  • Caliper carrier bolt torque:  55 ft*lb
  • 13 mm caliper bolt torque:  26 ft*lb
  • Pinion preload (used bearings):  10-20 in*lb
  • Pinion preload (new bearings):  20-40 in*lb
  • Ring gear backlash:  .005-.008 in
  • Pinion depth:  TBD
  • Rough start for the pinion depth shim stack:  .044"
  • Rough start for crush sleeve eliminator / solid pinion spacer:  .543"
  • Axle Tube Diameter:  Ø3.125"

2007 - 2018 Jeep Wrangler JK and JKU Front Dana Super 30 (186 mm / 7.8")

  • Hypoid offset: 1.125"
  • Oil capacity with OEM cover:  1.1 quarts
  • (2) Axle shaft nut torque:  100 ft*lb
  • (10) Differential cover bolt torque: 30 ft*lb
  • (4) Differential cap bolt torque:  45 ft*lb
  • (10) Ring gear bolt torque:  80 ft*lb
  • (3) hub bearing bolt torque:  75 ft*lb
  • Pinion preload (used bearings):  10-20 in*lb
  • Pinion preload (new bearings):  15-30 in*lb
  • Ring gear backlash:  .005-.008 in
  • 21 mm caliper carrier bolt torque:  120 ft*lb
  • 13 mm caliper bolt torque:  26 ft*lb
  • Lower ball joint torque (tighten this first):  80 ft*lb
  • Upper ball joint torque (tighten this second):  75 ft*lb
  • Pinion depth:  TBD
  • Axle Tube Diameter:  Ø2.500"

Chrysler 8.25" Rear Axle

  • Hypoid offset: TBD
  • Differential cap bolt torque:  60 ft*lb
  • Ring gear bolt torque:  55 ft*lb
  • Pinion preload (used bearings):  6 - 9 in*lb
  • Pinion preload (new bearings):  12 - 15 in*lb
  • Ring gear backlash:  .006-.010 in
  • Pinion depth:  4.124"
  • Pinion depth shim typical OEM:  .029”
  • Pinion depth shim typical Spicer 4.56 or 4.88:  .036”
  • Carrier side adjuster torque for carrier preload (before caps are fully torqued):  100 ft*lb
  • Axle tube diameter:  3.000"
  • Axle shaft spline count:  29 for 1997 - 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ
  • Axle shaft spline count:  27 for 1991 - 1996 Jeep Cherokee XJ

Ford 9"

  • Hypoid offset: 2.250"
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    Ford / Sterling 10.25" / 10.5"

    • Differential cap bolt torque:  80 ft*lb
    • Ring gear bolt torque:  95 ft*lb
    • Pinion preload (used bearings):  6 - 8 in*lb
    • Pinion preload (new bearings):  20 - 35 in*lb
    • Ring gear backlash:  .006 - .010 in
    • Pinion depth:  TBD
    • Inner Pinion Bearing differences:
      • 1997 hm807044 1.9375" ID / hm807010 4.125" OD / 1.4375" height
      • 2005 np504493 1.9375" ID / np949481 4.125" OD / 1.220" height
      • 2008 np761271 1.9375" ID / np998236 4.125" / 1.375" height

    GM 10.5" 14 Bolt

    • Hypoid offset: 1.500"
    • Differential cap bolt torque:  135 ft*lb
    • Ring gear bolt torque:  120 ft*lb
    • Pinion preload (used bearings):  8 - 11 in*lb
    • Pinion preload (new bearings):  20 - 35 in*lb
    • Ring gear backlash:  .006 - .010 in
    • (6) Pinion support bolt torque:  65 ft*lb
    • Rough start for pinion depth shim stack: .010"
    • Rough start for crush sleeve eliminator / solid pinion spacer (1989 - 2014): .835"
    • Pinion depth:  TBD
    • Axle shaft flange bolt torque: 115 ft*lb

    AAM 11.5” 14 Bolt (GM and Dodge)

    • Pinion nut socket size:  36 mm 12 point
    • Axle sgafr flange bolt torque: 136 ft*lb

    Dana 30

    • Hypoid offset: 1.125"
    • Differential cap bolt torque:  60 ft*lb
    • (10) Ring gear bolt torque: 55 ft*lb
    • Pinion preload (used bearings):  6 - 9 in*lb
    • Pinion preload (new bearings):  12 - 15 in*lb
    • Ring gear backlash: .006-.010 in
    • Pinion depth:  3.625"
    • Rough start for pinion depth shim (baffle and slinger) stack high pinion XJ / MJ / YJ:  .080"
    • Rough start for pinion preload shim stack high pinion XJ / MJ / YJ:  .065"
    • Rough start for crush sleeve eliminator / solid pinion spacer: 1.350" (TJ short pinion Dana 30 front)
    • Short pinion (cast axle housing measures ~9" from the cover mounting face to the face of the bore for the pinion seal)
    • Long pinion (cast axle housing measures ~10.5" from the cover mounting face to the face of the bore for the pinion seal)

    Dana 35

    • Hypoid offset: 1.500"
    • (8) Ring gear bolt torque (3/8" bolts!!!): 55 ft*lb
    • Differential cap bolt torque: 57 ft*lb
    • Pinion depth:  2.095"

      Dana 44

      • Hypoid offset: 1.500"
      • Pinion nut torque (shimmed preload style):  220 ft*lb
      • (10) Ring gear bolt torque (3/8" bolts!!!):  55 ft*lb
      • Pinion depth:  2.625"

      International Harvester Company Dana 44 Rear (work in progress)

      • BOM 603800

       

      "Old School" Dana 44 Front

      • Wheel bearing spindle nut tightening procedure:
        • Tighten inner nut (inner nut has the pin) to 50 ft*lb while spinning the wheel hub to seat the bearings.  Back off the nut 90°.
        • Install the lock wash.  If the holes don't line up with the pin, try flipping the washer before turning the nut.  If you have to turn the nut, go clockwise.
        • Tighten the outer nut to 120 ft*lb.
      • Ball joint torque procedure:
        • Torque lower nut to 70-90 ft*lb
        • Torque adjusting sleeve to 40 ft*lb (do not exceed 1/8” protrusion of the sleeve below the inner C bottom surface)
        • Torque upper nut to 100 ft*lb
        • Effort to rotate the knuckle should not exceed 26 lbs pulling force from the tie rod hole
      • Hypoid offset: 20MM

      Dana 44 M220 AdvanTEK

      Dana 50

      • Hypoid offset: 1.500"

      Dana 60

      • Dana Technical Service Specs
      • Hypoid offset: 1.125"
      • Pinion nut torque (shimmed preload style):  250 ft*lb
      • Differential cap bolt torque: 90 ft*lb
      • Ring gear bolt torque: 110 ft*lb
      • Pinion preload (used bearings): 8 - 10 in*lb
      • Pinion preload (new bearings): 17 - 30 in*lb
      • Ring gear backlash: .006 - .010 in
      • Pinion depth:  3.125"
      • Rough start for pinion depth shim stack:  .055"
      • Backlash rough relationship to carrier movement:  ~0.007” change in backlash per 0.010” the carrier is moved
      • Lower ball joint torque (tighten this first for initial seating):  35 ft*lb
      • Upper ball joint torque (tighten this second):  70 ft*lb
      • Lower ball joint torque (tighten this third):  150 ft*lb

      1999 - 2004 Ford Super Duty F-250 and F-350 Dana 60 Front Axle Details

      • Hypoid offset: 1.125"
      • 3.500" OD tubes
      • Tube wall thickness: TBD
      • Exposed tube length: TBD
      • 35 spline inner axle shafts
      • 30 spline outer axle shafts
      • 9.75" (248 mm) ring gear
      • 10 bolt cover
      • Ball joint steering
      • 1480 series wheel universal joints
      • Leaf spring
      • ~37.5" center to center of the spring perches
      • 8X170 mm wheel bolt pattern
      • Unit bearings
      • WMS-WMS: TBD
      • Caliper bracket mounting bolt spread: 9.960"
      • Caliper bracket mount bolt thread size: M16X2.00 55MM length under the head
      • Oil capacity: TBD

      1999 - 2004 Ford Super Duty F-450 and F-550 Dana 60 Front Axle Details

      • Hypoid offset: 1.125" (above center line)
      • 3.500" OD tubes
      • Tube wall thickness: TBD
      • Exposed tube length: TBD
      • 35 spline inner axle shafts
      • 30 spline outer axle shafts
      • 9.75" (248 mm) ring gear and some with 10" (256 mm) ring gear
      • 10 bolt cover
      • Ball joint steering
      • 1480 series wheel universal joints
      • Leaf spring
      • ~37.5" center to center of the spring perches
      • 8X170 mm wheel bolt pattern
      • Unit bearings
      • WMS-WMS: TBD
      • Caliper bracket mounting bolt spread: TBD
      • Caliper bracket mount bolt thread size: M16X2.00 55MM length under the head
      • Oil capacity: TBD

       2005 - 2016 Ford Super Duty F-250 and F-350 Dana Super 60 Front Axle Details

      • Hypoid offset: 1.125" (above center line)
      • Pinion offset from center of the axle: ~11.5"
      • Axle width WMS-WMS: ~72"
      • 3.750" OD tubes
      • Tube wall thickness: TBD
      • 35 spline inner axle shafts
      • 35 spline outer axle shafts
      • 9.75" (248 mm) ring gear or 10" (256 mm) ring gear
      • 10 bolt cover
      • Ball joint steering
      • 1480 series wheel universal joints till ~2013 and 1550 series 2013+
      • Coil spring
      • 8X170 mm wheel bolt pattern
      • Unit bearings
      • ~60.75" long OEM tie rod
      • 29 spline pinion
      • ~.034" thick dust shield
      • Caliper bracket mounting bolt spread: TBD
      • Caliper bracket mount bolt thread size: TBD
      • Oil capacity: TBD

      Dana Super 60 Front 2017 - Current Ford

      • Hypoid offset: TBD
      • Pinion offset from center of the axle: ~11.5"
      • Axle width WMS-WMS: ~72"
      • 28 spline "short" pinion
      • Oil capacity: TBD

        Dana 70

        • Hypoid offset: 1.125"
        • Pinion depth:  3.500"

        1999 - 2004 Ford Super Duty F-450 and F-550 Dana 80 Rear Axle Details

        • Hypoid offset: 1.125"
        • Pinion depth: 3.500"
        • TBD OD tubes
        • Tube wall thickness: TBD
        • Exposed tube length: TBD
        • TBD spline inner axle shafts
        • 11.25" (286MM) ring gear and some with 10" (256 mm) ring gear
        • 10 bolt cover
        • Leaf spring
        • TBD center to center of the spring perches
        • TBD wheel bolt pattern
        • WMS-WMS: TBD
        • Caliper bracket mounting bolt spread: TBD
        • Caliper bracket mount bolt thread size: TBD
        • Oil capacity: TBD

        Toyota 8" V6 / Turbo 4 Cylinder Third Members (50 mm Carrier Bearing Journals and 4 Pinion Carrier)

        • NOTE:  5.29 gear set pinion head height around 1.540" is the short 4 cylinder style
        • (8) Axle retainer nut torque:  TBD ft*lb
        • (4) Differential cap bolt torque:  70 ft*lb
        • (10) Ring gear bolt torque (TBD" bolts!!!):  70 ft*lb
        • (8) carrier bolt torque (apply thread locker) (TBD" bolts!!!):  58 ft*lb
        • (2) lock tab bolts (apply thread locker):  10 ft*lb
        • Pinion preload (used bearings): 5-6 in*lb
        • Pinion preload (new bearings): 14-17 in*lb
        • Ring gear backlash: .005-.008 in
        • Pinion depth: TBD
        • Rough start for pinion depth shim stack:  .079"
        • Rough start for pinion depth shim stack with 4 cylinder gear sets:  .238"
        • Rough start for crush sleeve eliminator / solid pinion spacer:  1.866"
        • Axle tube diameter: ØTBD"
        • Pinion nut socket size:  30 mm
        • Carrier side adjuster torque for carrier preload:  150 ft*lb
        • Oil Capacity:  ~2.5 quarts

        Toyota 8" High Pinion Third Members (50 mm Carrier Bearing Journals and 4 Pinion Carrier)

        • (4) Differential cap bolt torque:  70 ft*lb
        • (10) Ring gear bolt torque (TBD" bolts!!!):  70 ft*lb
        • (8) carrier bolt torque (apply thread locker) (TBD" bolts!!!):  58 ft*lb
        • (2) lock tab bolts (apply thread locker):  10 ft*lb
        • Pinion preload (used bearings): 5-6 in*lb
        • Pinion preload (new bearings): 14-17 in*lb
        • Ring gear backlash: .005-.008 in
        • Pinion depth: TBD
        • Rough start for pinion depth shim stack:  .073"
        • Rough start for crush sleeve eliminator / solid pinion spacer:  1.866"
        • Axle tube diameter: ØTBD"
        • Pinion nut socket size:  30 mm
        • Carrier side adjuster torque for carrier preload:  150 ft*lb
        • Oil capacity: ~2.5 quarts

        New Ring and Pinion Break-In Procedure

        1. Read the entirety of this procedure before driving on the new ring and pinion(s).
        2. Use only petroleum gear oil (not synthetic).  We recommend 85W-140 Lucas. 
        3. NO towing, NO heavy loads, NO hard acceleration, and NO other driving that will introduce heavier loads on the gear set(s) than cruising at a constant speed on level ground.
        4. Drive 10 miles and do not exceed 40 MPH (listen for abnormal noises or anything else you may notice that could be causing damage inside the differential housing).  Stop and check the housing temperatures near the pinion bearing and carrier bearing locations.  Temperatures must not exceed 190°F (we use a Fluke IR hand held thermometer).  Allow the differential to cool before proceeding.
        5. If the trip resulted in temperatures not exceeding 190°F then add 5 miles to the previous trip distance and perform the same process.  Repeat until there is more than 100 miles total of break-in trips.

          If the trip resulted in a temperature 190°F or more, then continue to drive 10 mile trips.  Perform the same process until temperatures are below 190°F.  If you reach 100 miles of break in trips and the differential is still reading over 190°F, then an inspection inside the differential for an incorrect installation and/or component failure should be performed.
        6. Once 100 miles total has been reached with break in trips, and not exceeding 190°F, you may increase your speed to 50 MPH and make 50 mile maximum trips.  Stop and check temperature to monitor that it doesn't exceed 190°F.  Allow it to cool before continuing.  Repeat until the break-in trips total 300 miles or more.
        7. Drain the fluid.  Observe if there are any large chunks or other abnormalities.  Small metal "flakes" (glitter looking) is normal to an extent.
        8. Inspect the differential components for any other abnormal wear, damage, defects, etc.
        9. Refill with new non-synthetic fluid.
        10. Continue to drive with easy acceleration and a maximum speed of 65 MPH until 500 miles of total break-in trips has been reached .  Monitor temperatures for the 190°F maximum and allow to cool if it's near that temperature.
        11. Once above 500 miles, with no issues, the vehicle can be driven normally.
        12. Change the gear oil every 30,000 miles or sooner if contaminants are introduced or suspected.

        2007 - 2018 Jeep Wrangler JK and JKU Suspension Specs

        • OEM front upper control arm length:  18.750"
        • OEM front lower control arm length:  22.625"
        • OEM rear upper control arm length:  17.500"
        • OEM rear lower control arm length:  19.750"
        • OEM front sway bar link length:  5.125"
        • OEM drag link length:  ~40.375"

        1997 - 2006 Jeep Wrangler TJ and TJU Suspension Specs

        • OEM front upper control arm length:  TBD
        • OEM front lower control arm length:  TBD
        • OEM rear upper control arm length:  TBD
        • OEM rear lower control arm length:  TBD
        • OEM front sway bar link length:  TBD
        • OEM drag link length:  TBD
        • OEM rear track bar length:  32.375"
        • OEM front track bar length:  TBD