How to replace a front axle shaft on a Ford truck?
Remove 9/16″ caliper key retaining screw and drive out caliper support key with hammer and large screwdriver. Remove caliper and pads. Inspect pads and rotor for wear and replace if needed.
How to replace front axle on Dana 44?
Front Axle Shaft U-joint Replacement For Dana 44 axle with Warn manual locking hubs – 1978 F150 4×4 Place drain pan under front differential and loosen (10) 1/2″ bolts holding differential cover to housing. Loosen cover and allow fluid to drain. Remove bolts and cover and inspect gears for wear. Remove lug nuts from wheel and remove wheel.
Is the Warn winch a 4 wheel drive vehicle?
Warn Industries is proud to have multiple podium finishers running a WARN winch during the 2017 King of the Hammers race. The 4-wheel drive UTV vehicle has thrived for many years on the farming and industrial side of the utility market, hence the name.
What is the knuckle of a front axle?
The knuckle of a front axle is the part that enables the front axle to steer. There are upper and lower joints that the knuckle swivels on, turning the wheels to the left and right. There are two basic types of knuckles used, one is the closed knuckle and one is the open knuckle.
Where is the axle number on a Dana truck?
The axle model number is cast in to the housing (30, 44, 60) either on the right (facing the axle cover) lower web at the point where the axle tube is pressed in to the center section or in the nose of the housing near the pinion yoke. Each axle has a B.O.M (Bill of Materials) number stamped onto it on the left or right axle tube.
When did the Dana 44 front axle come out?
The Dana 44 became available in the early Ford Bronco’s from 1971-1977. Axles prior to that point were the Dana 30. One of the major drawbacks of an early Bronco Dana 44 is it’s small 260x u-joints. You can find a stronger replacement shaft or a complete set of replacement shafts that use larger u-joints at companies like broncograveyard.com.
Warn Industries is proud to have multiple podium finishers running a WARN winch during the 2017 King of the Hammers race. The 4-wheel drive UTV vehicle has thrived for many years on the farming and industrial side of the utility market, hence the name.