OK thanks a lot.

I order TIMKEN SET 10 bearings and will ask the garage to mount them.
They are cheap. This is good news.

Should I Buy a full Kit with seal, etc ? I have no visible leak.
What do you advise ?

Again, thank you

 

The axle seals will have to be replaced as well. I don't think the 44 is a c-clip axle, so you shouldn't have to pop the cover off. If you do, it's just a silicone RTV seal to put it back on.

If you plan on going in/out of the axle a lot, get a "lube locker". It's a reusable gasket.

 

Most diy post are about c clips versions
for a 87 D44 it is not necessary to open the diff ?

 

I think only the ZJ/WJ D44a had c clips. Every other D44 I've ever worked on has bearing retainers.

 

Look at what's in the kits. Seals, retainers etc. Perhaps watch a youtube video on the procedure.

 

I did my homeworks the best I could.

but I am unsure about the seals I should buy

 

You need bearings, bearing retainers, and seals.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/REAR-WHEEL-...-/272132420071

17, 18, 19 and 20 from this site. https://www.quadratec.com/jeep-repla...na-44-rear.php

 

Thanks a lot.

the bearing retainer is unavailable in Europe at the moment.

i ordered all the other parts.
shall I wait until it is available again or can I re-use the old one ?


thank you

 

It's a pressed on retainer. You need it.