QU42015 Inner Front Axle Shaft Seal for Dana 44 and Dana 60

QU42015 Inner Front Axle Shaft Seal for Early Dana 44 and some Dana 60 Front Axles is a direct replacement seal that fits most 1957 to 1972 Dana 44 front drive axles. QU42015 also fits 1967-1969 Jeep M715, M725, M726 Dana 60 closed knuckle front axles. QU42015 is used in conjunction with a separate, reusable steel axle shaft guide.

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Dan the Gear Man® Tech Notes:
Use with Axle Shaft Guide
Pressed in Inboard Ends of Axle Tubes
Removing the Old Seals
After Seals are Installed
Matching Parts
Applications

Tech Note 1: Use with Axle Shaft Guide
QU42015 seal is intended to be used with a reusable, separate sheet metal axle shaft guide. Both the seal and guide can be replaced by QU40055 unitized seal that combines the seal and axle shaft guide into one part.

Tech Note 2: Pressed in Inboard Ends of Axle Tubes
Like almost all solid beam axle shaft seals, QU42015 Seals are pressed in the inboard ends of the axle tubes next to the differential. It is impossible to replace the seals from the outside! You must remove the hubs, axle shafts, and differential to replace these seals.

Tech Note 3: Removing the Old Seals
Once the axle is disassembled, the old seals and guides can be easily removed with our QK4647 Seal Remover Tool Set or other suitable tool such as a length of sturdy pipe that will fit inside the axle tube. You will also need to clean the inside of the axle tube to remove dirt and crud that could get pushed into your new seal during reassembly.

Tech Note 4: After Seals are Installed
After the seals are installed, be sure to grease the lips to provide initial lubrication for the seal lip. Neglecting this step will usually cause the seal to fail the first time you use 4x4 mode. Do NOT grease the axle shafts as the grease will pick up crud as they are slid into the axle housing.

Tech Note 5: Matching Parts
Matching Parts for QU42015 Seal:
QU40214 Original Equipment Dana Spicer Dana 44 Diff Cover Gasket
QU42028 Spicer Reuseable Dana 44 Differential Cover Gasket
QU40367 Original Equipment Dana Spicer Dana 60 Differential Cover Gasket
QU42029 Spicer Reuseable Dana 60 Differential Cover Gasket
S82194 Ultra Gray RTV Sealant
QK4647 Inner Axle Seal Remover Tool Set
QU40055 Unitized Seal and Guide
QT1032 Diff Case Spreader
Chevy & GMC Shop Manuals
Dodge & Ram Shop Manuals
Ford Shop Manuals
Jeep Shop Manuals

Applications:

Chevy/GMC:
All: 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969

Ford:
All F100, F250: 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966
F-250: 1967, 1968, 1969

Dodge:
W100, W200: 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969

IHC:
All Dana 44 Closed Knuckle: 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970

Jeep:
All Dana 44 Closed Knuckle: 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973
M715, M725, M726 Military Truck Dana 60 Closed Knuckle: 1967, 1968, 1969