QA4936 12 Bolt Knuckle Ball Seal Kit for Dana 44HD, 60, 70 Front Axles

QA4936 Replacement 12 Bolt Knuckle Ball Seal Kit for Dana Spicer Front Axles is for the heavy-duty Dana closed knuckle front axles in 1958-1979 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. Kit includes split metal backed ball seal, felt wiper seal, upgraded stainless steel metal backing plates and 12 new serrated, flange head cap screws. Sold individually. Two kits required to service both sides of your front axle assembly. USA Made replacement parts.

NOTE: QA4936 replaces QU40189 100% Dana Ball Seal Kit which is out of production and no longer available. So far, we have been able to provide this kit for the now, at least, 40 year old vehicles....

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Dan the Gear Man® Tech Notes:
Kit Components
Use
Initial Lubrication
Lubricant
Installing Seal Ring
Installing Felt Wiper
Matching Parts
Applications

Tech Note 1: Kit Components
QU40421 Knuckle Seal
QU40425 Felt Wiper Seal
(2) TK40426 Seal Retainer Half
(12) QU40695 Knuckle Seal Bolt
QA4936 Instructions (optional)

Tech Note 2: Use
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 3: Initial Lubrication
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 4: 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! We recommend our Closed Knuckle Lube.

Tech Note 5: Installing 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 6: Installing 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 7: 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