QU40189 NLA Dana OEM 12 Bolt Knuckle Ball Seal Kit

This part has been superseded by QA4936.

QU40189 Dana OEM 12 Bolt Knuckle Ball Seal Kit for Dana Spicer Front Axles is genuine original equipment for heavy duty Dana closed knuckle front axles in 1953-1982 3/4 ton through 1-1/2 ton 4x4s with Dana Spicer Model 44HD, Model 60, or Model 70 front drive axles with the large diameter knuckle ball. Kits include split metal backed ball seal, felt wiper seal, metal backing plates and 12 new serrated, flange head cap screws. Two kits required to service both sides of your front axle assembly. USA Made.

Also available: QA4936 QUAD 4x4 Brand 12 Bolt Knuckle Seal Kit

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Dan the Gear Man® Tech Notes:
Two Sizes
Before Installing
Lubricant
Metal/Rubber Seal Ring
Felt Wiper
Matching Parts
Applications

Tech Note 1: Two Sizes
Dana Spicer axles were built with 2 sizes of closed steering knuckles. All Model 25. Model 27, and Model 30 closed knuckle axles use QU40188 8 Bolt Knuckle Seal as did standard duty Model 44 axles. Heavy duty Model 44 axles have the bigger Knuckle Ball and use QU40189 or QA4936 12 Bolt Seal. All Dana Spicer Model 60 and Model 70 closed knuckle axles use QU40189 or QA4936.

Tech Note 2: Before Installing
Before installing your new QU40189 or QA4936 Knuckle Seal, apply a thin coat of grease to the knuckle ball to provide initial lubrication for the Seal. I also like to put a little SAE 250 weight gear lube around the inner circumference of the felt wiper so after it soaks in it will reduce friction between the felt and ball.

Tech Note 3: Lubricant
The lubricant used in steering knuckles must be fairly thick, but still be able to flow a little bit. Straight gear lube will seep past the seal!

Tech Note 4: Metal/Rubber Seal Ring
The metal/rubber seal ring is split so you can twist it open to clear the axle tube during installation. When you install the seal on the knuckle, place the split joint at the 12:00 o'clock position.

Tech Note 5: Felt Wiper
The felt wiper needs to be cut before installation. Locate the cut at what will be the the 12:00 o'clock position when installed.

Tech Note 6: Matching Parts
QA4765 King Pin Shim Kit
QK4618/TK50785 Knuckle Bearing Kits for Dana 44HD, Dana 60, Dana 70 Closed Knuckle Front Axles
QK4616 Knuckle Bearing and Bushing Kit for Dana 44HD, Dana 60, Dana 70 Closed Knuckle Front Axles
QU50601 King Pin Bearing Cup for Dana 44HD, Dana 60, Dana 70 Closed Knuckle Front Axles
QU50600 King Pin Bearing for Dana 44HD, Dana 60, Dana 70 Closed Knuckle Front Axles
QU40327 Keyed Upper King Pin Bushing for Dana 44HD, Dana 60, Dana 70 Closed Knuckle Front Axles
QU40395 6 Bolt Inner Metal Hub Gasket for 3/4 ton trucks with Dana Plastic Dial Factory Lockouts
TK40573 6 Bolt Hub Gasket for Chevy, Dodge, Ford and GM with External Mount Lockouts
Closed Knuckle Lube
Chevy & GMC Shop Manuals
Dodge & Ram Shop Manuals
Ford Shop Manuals
Jeep Shop Manuals

Applications

Chevrolet/GM:
Closed Knuckle Dana 44HD
K20/K25: 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969

Dodge:
Closed Knuckle Dana 44HD
W200: 1963, 1964, 1665, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971
Closed Knuckle Dana 70
W300: 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975
W600: 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978

Ford:
Closed Knuckle Dana 44HD:
F-250 with Heavy-Duty Model 44 Front Axle: 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975
Closed Knuckle Dana 60:
F-250 Crew Cab: 1974, 1975

International:
Closed Knuckle Dana 44HD:
200, 1200, 1210 with Heavy-Duty Model 44 Front Axle: 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975
Closed Knuckle Dana 70
300, 1300, 1310, 200: 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975
1600: 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979

Jeep
Closed Knuckle Dana 60:
M715, M725, M726 Military 1-1/4 ton: 1967, 1968, 1969