Question about DANA 30 differential cover
11-11-2014, 02:45 PM
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Question about DANA 30 differential cover
98 XJ Sport 4.0
I busted up the cover of my Front axle when trying to remove it to change the fluid, so i need to replace it.
No parts stores ANYWHERE had any in stock or even know what the hell I was talking about, and the dealer wanted $100 bucks, no way, Jose.
So i got one from rock auto.
My question is, does the Dana 30 on the front of a 98 XJ sport use a standard rotation or Reverse rotation? Ill be honest, i dont even know what that means, but the only one that rockauto sells is the reverse rotation.
It says it fits a 98 Xj, but i just want to consult with you guys first. So, Am i good, or do i need to return it and find myself a standard rotation cover?
I busted up the cover of my Front axle when trying to remove it to change the fluid, so i need to replace it.
No parts stores ANYWHERE had any in stock or even know what the hell I was talking about, and the dealer wanted $100 bucks, no way, Jose.
So i got one from rock auto.
My question is, does the Dana 30 on the front of a 98 XJ sport use a standard rotation or Reverse rotation? Ill be honest, i dont even know what that means, but the only one that rockauto sells is the reverse rotation.
It says it fits a 98 Xj, but i just want to consult with you guys first. So, Am i good, or do i need to return it and find myself a standard rotation cover?
11-11-2014, 03:26 PM
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the cover doesn't care whether it's a reverse rotation or standard rotation axle - the cover will fit.
Just FYI - "Reverse Rotation" pertains to the way the gears are cut to work with the pinion position - High Pinion D30s are reverse cut, Low Pinion D30s are standard cut. Being a 98, you will have a high pinion, reverse cut. Low pinions were only used in TJs/ZJs and 00-01 XJs.
Just FYI - "Reverse Rotation" pertains to the way the gears are cut to work with the pinion position - High Pinion D30s are reverse cut, Low Pinion D30s are standard cut. Being a 98, you will have a high pinion, reverse cut. Low pinions were only used in TJs/ZJs and 00-01 XJs.
11-11-2014, 05:58 PM
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the cover doesn't care whether it's a reverse rotation or standard rotation axle - the cover will fit.
Just FYI - "Reverse Rotation" pertains to the way the gears are cut to work with the pinion position - High Pinion D30s are reverse cut, Low Pinion D30s are standard cut. Being a 98, you will have a high pinion, reverse cut. Low pinions were only used in TJs/ZJs and 00-01 XJs.
Just FYI - "Reverse Rotation" pertains to the way the gears are cut to work with the pinion position - High Pinion D30s are reverse cut, Low Pinion D30s are standard cut. Being a 98, you will have a high pinion, reverse cut. Low pinions were only used in TJs/ZJs and 00-01 XJs.
11-11-2014, 06:01 PM
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And I checked my local U-Pull it, and they only had one Cherokee and the cover was already gone lol
11-12-2014, 10:44 AM
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When I was unbolting the cover, one of the bolts must have been wayyyy too tight, because as I turned it, it cracked at the seam. Surprisingly, its not leaking, but i'm not taking any chances by driving it!
And I checked my local U-Pull it, and they only had one Cherokee and the cover was already gone lol
And I checked my local U-Pull it, and they only had one Cherokee and the cover was already gone lol
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