QU40000 Dana 44 Differential Pinion Mate Gear Thrust Washer

QU40000 Dana 44 Pinion Mate Thrust Washer is a genuine Dana hardened concave thrust washer that fits between each of the splined differential side gears in your Dodge Dana 44 open differential. Fits all Chevy, Dodge, Ford, GMC, International, and Jeep open differential Dana 44 front or rear axles. Also fits Dana 44 Trac-Loc differentials. Order 2 Thrust Washers per axle. USA Made.

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Dan the Gear Man® Tech Notes:
Before Installation
Spider Gears
Ring Gear Bolts
Matching Parts
Applications

Tech Note 1: Before Installation
Coat both sides of the thrust washer with clean grease or petroleum jelly before installation to provide initial lubrication.

Tech Note 2: Spider Gears
Most people call the four small gears in a Dana 44 open differential "Spider Gears". The splined bigger gears are the Differential Side Gears. The two small gears held in place by the cross shaft are the Pinion Mate Gears. The Cross Shaft and Thrust Washers are subject to wear and should be replaced when doing any major differential service. Wear can be an be an issue on the gears themselves, but in most cases the "Spider Gears" will last the life of the vehicle unless they are subjected to sudden heavy shock loads or excessive power. Always use a new Cross Shaft Retaining Pin to hold the cross shaft in place.

Tech Note 3: Ring Gear Bolts
With most ratios, you will have to remove the ring gear from the differential to take out the diff cross shaft. Ring Gear bolts are not reusable, so order S9978 or S24200 Threadlocker and 10 QU40209 Ring Gear Bolts along with your Thrust Washers.

Tech Note 4: Matching Parts
Matching Parts and Tools for QU40000 Dana 44 Pinion Mate Thrust Washer:
QU40003 Differential Cross Shaft
QU40001 Cross Shaft Retaining Pin
QU40214 Dana 44 Cover Pan Gasket
QT1097 Differential Master Bearings
QT1032 Differential Case Spreader

Applications
Chevy, Dodge, Ford, GMC, International, Jeep Open Differential Dana 44 Front Axles or Rear Axles