QK4620 Dodge Adjustable Depth Front Inner Axle Seal & Tool Kit

QK4620 Front Inner Axle Seal Kits for  Dodge Ram 4x4s with 1988-2001 Dana 44 or 1994-1999 Dana 60 CAD Front Axles Successfully installing the inner axle shaft oil seals on 1994 to 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 trucks and 1994 to 1999 Dodge Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 4x4 trucks can really raise your blood pressure if you do not have the right tools for the job. Our QK4620 Kit for both left and right seals makes inner axle oil seal installation super easy and almost fool-proof on your Dodge Ram 4x4 equipped with the factory vacuum controlled Central Axle Disconnect (CAD) system. Our Exclusive Custom Designed, CNC Precision Machined, solid steel Seal Installers support these difficult to install seals in 3 locations so the seal cannot cock or get crushed during installation making your job so much quicker & easier! Complete Kit for both sides includes Right Seal Installer, Left Seal Installer, 125,000 psi tensile strength alloy steel Press Rod, USA made certified Grade 8 Hardware, Thrust Plate, Right Seal, Left Seal, CAD Gasket, and Hose Clamp for vent hose.

Also See: QK4631 Right Side Only Kit
Also See: QK4698 Depth Stop Inner Axle Seal Kit
Also See: TS4620 Tool Set Only

QK4620 Kit Components:
QT1002 Right Seal Installer
QT1029 Left Seal Installer
QT1048 125,000psi Tensile Strength Alloy Steel Press Rod w/ Hardware
QT1047 Thrust Plate
QU40105 Right Seal
QU40159 Left Seal
QU40090 CAD Gasket
QU50048 Hose Clamp for vent hose

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Dan the Gear Man® Tech Notes:
1994-1999 Dana 44 & Dana 60
Differential Removal
Use Proper Tools and Matching Seals
Adjustable Depth vs. Fixed Depth Installers
One Seal Per Side
Tech Help
After Disassembly
Always Inspect
Matching Parts for 1988-1993 Dana 44 Front Axles
Matching Parts for 1994-2001 Dana 44 Front Axles
Matching Parts for 1994-1999 Dana 60 Front Axles
Applications

Tech Note 1: 1994-1999 Dana 44 & Dana 60
For the 1994-1999 model years, Dodge Dana 44 and Dana 60 front axles with vacuum controlled Central Axle Disconnect (CAD) use the exact same inner axle shaft seals and seal installation tools. QK4620 and QK4631 will work on both Dodge Dana 44 and Dana 60 axles for these years.

Tech Note 2: Differential Removal
Differential removal is NOT required to change the QU40105 Right Axle Shaft Seal as it is located in the right axle tube just to the right of the rectangular CAD opening. A complete axle teardown including differential removal is required to change the QU40159 Left Seal.

Tech Note 3: Use Proper Tools and Matching Seals
Successfully installing a CAD axle shaft seal without the correct Seal Installer has about the same chance of success as buying a winning lottery ticket. Makeshift methods don't usually get the job done due to the restricted area you need to work in and the amount of compression needed to be applied to the seal. Due to the way we have to make the Tool, your Seal Installer and Seal MUST match. QT1002 Right Seal Installer will only work with original equipment design, NOK manufactured seals such as our QU40105 (Dodge p/n 4506005). QT1029 Left Seal Installer will only work with original equipment design, NOK manufactured seals such as our QU40159 (Dodge p/n 4116366). Seals manufactured by other seal manufacturers WILL NOT WORK WITH OUR INSTALLERS!!!! If you have the green, CR manufactured QU40326 (Dodge p/n 4506005AB) Right Seal, use our QT1114 Installer. If you have the green, CR manufactured QU40270 Left Seal, use our QT1084 Installer. We do not manufacture installers for this application to fit any other competitive seal designs such as National or NAK.

Tech Note 4: Adjustable Depth vs. Fixed Depth Installers
We make two types of Seal Installers for your Ram 4x4: Adjustable Depth and Fixed Depth. The Kits on this page include Adjustable Depth Installers that allow you to offset the seal to a deeper depth to miss a groove or other damage on the axle shaft. These installers will work on both 1988 to 2001 Dana 44 and 1994 to 1999 Dana 60 axles. However, YOU MUST be careful you do not set the seal TOO DEEP which may place the seal beyond the axle shaft seal surface! Our Fixed Depth Installer Kits (QK4698) have Seal Installers that will firmly stop at a preset depth. Fixed Depth Installers will only fit Dana 60 axles in 1994 to 1999 Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 4x4s. Choose our Adjustable Depth Seal Installers for installing seals in any 1989-2001 Dodge with a Model 44, or if you want the flexibility to offset the seals on 1994 to 1999 3/4 ton and 1 tons with the Dana 60. Choose our Fixed Depth Installers if you want quick, fool-proof seal installation on 1994 to 1999 Dana 60 equipped Ram 2500 and Ram 3500.

Tech Note 5: One Seal Per Side
Kit includes 1 seal for each side. Order extra seals if you believe Murphy's Law will strike-Anything that can go wrong will!!

Tech Note 6: Tech Help
Need Tech Help on how to perform Inner Axle Seal Replacement on your 1994-1999 Dodge Ram 2500 or Ram 3500? Get my TSB4620 Inner Axle Seal Replacement Tech Service Bulletin, a fully illustrated, 8 page publication with 31 color photos. Includes Step-by-Step Service Procedures, Tool Recommendations, and Torque Specifications in an easy to read and follow format for replacing those pesky front axle shaft seals on all 1994 to 1999 Dodge Ram 4x4 trucks with Dana-Spicer Model 60 front drive axles. Available in print version only! TSB4620 is specific to Dana 60 axles, but with the exception of a unitized hub/rotor and 4 bolt hub flange, the service procedures are also applicable to 1994-2001 Ram 1500 and 1994-1997 Ram 2500 4x4s with Dana 44 front axles.

Tech Note 7: After Disassembly
Once the axle is disassembled, the old seals can be easily removed with our TS1184 Seal Remover Tool Set or other suitable tools 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 8: Always Inspect
When replacing your inner axle seals, ALWAYS inspect your Ball Joints, Axle Universal Joints, Differential Bearings, and Wheel Bearings/Hubs (also Spindle Bearings/Seals on 1988-1993) for wear or damage. The extra time needed to replace these components is minimal since you already have the axle apart to do the axle seals.

Tech Note 9: Matching Parts for 1988-1993 Dana 44 Front Axles
Matching Parts for QK4620 Seal Kit for 1988-1993 Dana 44 Front Axles:
QK4727 Spindle Nut Set
QU40146 Axle Shaft Bearing for Inner Axle Shaft
QU40292 Bearing, Support for Outboard End of Differential Output Shaft
QU40214 Spicer OEM Dana 44 Differential Cover Gasket
QU42028 Spicer Reusable High-Performance Differential Cover Gasket
S82194 Gray RTV Sealant (can use in lieu of diff cover gasket)
QU90007 Standard Greaseable Axle U-Joint
TK40712 Premium Factory-Lubed Axle Shaft Universal Joint
QU40652 Right Inner Axle Shaft for W150 and Ramcharger
QU40919 Right Inner Axle Shaft for W250
QU40187 Dana OEM Ball Joints
QU40427 Chrome Dana 44 Wheel Hub Cap
QU90001 Wheel Seal
TK4751 and TK4752 Front Wheel Bearing Kits with Timken Bearings
QU40228 Spindle Bearing and Seal Kit
QU40224 CAD Vacuum Actuator Kit
QT1012i Spindle Nut Socket
QT1032 Differential Case Spreader
Dodge & Ram Shop Manuals

Tech Note 10: Matching Parts for 1994-2001 Dana 44 Front Axles
Matching Parts for QK4620 Seal Kit for 1994-2001 Dana 44 Front Axles:
QK4732 Axle Shaft Nut Set
QU40107 Axle Shaft Bushing for Inner Axle Shaft
QU40292 Bearing Support for Outboard End of Differential Output Shaft
QK4646 Axle Shaft Bushing Set for 1994-2001 Dana 44
QU40214 Spicer OEM Dana 44 Differential Cover Gasket
QU42028 Spicer Reusable High-Performance Differential Cover Gasket
S82194 Gray RTV Sealant (can use in lieu of diff cover gasket)
QU90007 Standard Greaseable Axle U-Joint
TK40712 Premium Factory-Lubed Axle Shaft Universal Joint
QU40308 Right Inner Axle Shaft
QU40383 Left Inner Axle Shaft
QU40234 Dana OEM Ball Joint Set for 1 Side 1994-1999
QK4693 Ball Joint Kit for 1994-1999
QK4596 Ball Joint Kit for 2000-2001
QU40224 CAD Vacuum Actuator Kit
QU11024 12 Point Hub to Knuckle Bolt
QT1008i Axle Shaft Nut Socket
QT1032 Differential Case Spreader
Dodge & Ram Shop Manuals

Tech Note 11: Matching Parts for 1994-1999 Dana 60 Front Axles
Matching Parts for QK4620 Seal Kit for 1994-1999 Dana 60 Front Axles:
QK4732 Axle Shaft Nut Set
QU40107 Axle Shaft Bushing for Inner Axle Shaft
QU40292 Bearing, Support for Differential Output Shaft
QU40367 Spicer OEM Dana 60 Differential Cover Gasket
QU42029 Spicer Reusable High-Performance Dana 60 Cover Gasket
S82194 Gray RTV Sealant for Diff Cover (in lieu of gasket)
QU10614 12 Point Hub to Knuckle Bolt
QU30332 Standard Greaseable Axle U-Joint
TK40715 Premium Factory Lubed Axle U-Joint
TK40724 Premium Greaseable Axle U-Joint
QU40300 Differential Output (Intermediate) Shaft
QU40350 Left Inner Axle Shaft
QU40247 Right Inner Axle Shaft
QU11309 CAD Eliminator Kit
QU40220 Dana OEM Replacement Ball Joint Set
QK4758 Greaseable Ball Joint Kit
TK42057 Dynatrac Heavy-Duty Rebuildable Ball Joints
QU40224 CAD Vacuum Actuator Kit
TSB4620 Inner Axle Seal Replacement Procedures for 1994-1999 Dana 60
QT1032 Differential Case Spreader
QT1008 Axle Shaft Nut Socket
QT1072 Hub Puller
QT9216 3/8" Drive x 3/8" Hex Bit for Brake Caliper Bolts
Dodge & Ram Shop Manuals

Applications
Dodge and Ram:
Ramcharger, W150: 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993
W250 with Gas Engine and Dana 44 CAD Front Axle: 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993
Ram 1500: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
Ram 2500, Ram 3500: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999