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Mar 9, 2018 | 03:22 PM

Reviveourhomes

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Rear end identification

Looking for some help indentifying this rearend on my sons 1997 2wd Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo. It says Dana on the fill cap but there are no numbers on the tabs or anywhere else on the rear end. Anyone know for sure which one this is?

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Mar 9, 2018 | 03:51 PM

firebane

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From: Calgary, AB

Year: 1998

Model: Grand Cherokee (ZJ)

Engine: 5.2

Looks to be a dana 44a

Last edited by firebane; Mar 9, 2018 at 03:53 PM.

Mar 10, 2018 | 04:17 PM

freegdr

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From: Broward County Fl.

Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 12 hole bosch Injectors

Not the regular one. 1996–2004 ZJ/WJ Grand Cherokee (aluminum center section, referred to as the 'D44A')o

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Mar 13, 2018 | 05:27 PM

Reviveourhomes

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Is the 44a different than a standard 44 internally? I need to get a rebuild kit but I dont see anything for a 44A specifically. All I see is 44 or 44HD.

Mar 13, 2018 | 07:44 PM

00t444e

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From: Southern OH

Year: 1997

Model: Cherokee(XJ)

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reviveourhomes

Is the 44a different than a standard 44 internally? I need to get a rebuild kit but I dont see anything for a 44A specifically. All I see is 44 or 44HD.

I think the Dana 44a may be referred to as the Dana 44 HD I could be wrong though.

Mar 13, 2018 | 10:21 PM

firebane

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From: Calgary, AB

Year: 1998

Model: Grand Cherokee (ZJ)

Engine: 5.2

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Originally Posted by 00t444e

I think the Dana 44a may be referred to as the Dana 44 HD I could be wrong though.

"A" stands for aluminum.

Mar 14, 2018 | 06:31 AM

dave1123

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From: Manlius, east of Syracuse, NY

Year: 2000 XJ Sport & WJ Laredo

Model: Grand Cherokee (WJ)

Engine: 4.0L

This says it all; d44tech.com/Dana_44A.html

Last edited by dave1123; Mar 14, 2018 at 06:35 AM.

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Mar 15, 2018 | 07:35 AM

97grand4.0

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From: syracuse ny

Year: 1997

Model: Grand Cherokee (ZJ)

Engine: 4.0, new lifters valve job with new springs and exhaust valves, preload set with shims

Rear end identification...I do a lot of this when driving downtown on a nice day

Mar 15, 2018 | 09:25 AM

Jeepin'_Aint_EZ

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From: Ocean County, NJ

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reviveourhomes

Is the 44a different than a standard 44 internally? I need to get a rebuild kit but I dont see anything for a 44A specifically. All I see is 44 or 44HD.

Yes, the Dana 44A can be referred to as the 44HD. It is not the same as a standard 44.

https://www.ringpinion.com/b2c/DiffD...=Diff&TypeID=3

Clicky and find your parts

Mar 15, 2018 | 10:51 AM

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dave1123

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From: Manlius, east of Syracuse, NY

Year: 2000 XJ Sport & WJ Laredo

Model: Grand Cherokee (WJ)

Engine: 4.0L

AND...it's no way an HD! It's fragile and the case can widen enough to change the gear lash if you whomp on it. The D44 is much stronger. You'll need a case spreader to set the carrier bearing preload.

Last edited by dave1123; Mar 15, 2018 at 10:53 AM.