Rear Dana 44 Axle Shaft, RH, 10 Spline, 46-71 CJ
WOA901
Rear axle shaft Dana 44, right, 10 spline
For CJ models 1946-1971 with tapered axle shafts
Replacement rear axle shaft for the passenger side (right) of CJ vehicles equipped with Dana 44 rear axle assembly. This axle shaft has 10 splines and is suitable for early Dana 44 axles with tapered axle shafts as fitted from 1946 until the early 1970s.
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Specification 10 spline, tapered design |
Position Right (passenger side) |
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Vehicle CJ-2A, CJ-3A, CJ-3B, CJ-5, M38, M38A1 |
Length 21-3/4 inch (55.2 cm) |
Features
- 10 spline tapered axle shaft for Dana 44 rear axle assembly
- For right (passenger) wheel side
- Correct length and tapered profile for straightforward fitting
- Suitable for semi-floating Dana 44 axles
- For use with two-piece axle shafts
★ Manufactured to original specifications for reliable fit and durability in CJ restoration and maintenance.
Application
Fits CJ-2A (1946-1949), CJ-3A (1949-1953), CJ-3B (1953-1964), CJ-5 (1955-1971), M38 (1950-1952) and M38A1 (1953-1971) equipped with Dana 44 rear axle assembly with tapered 10 spline axle shafts. From mid-1950, the Dana 44 was introduced as a replacement for the Dana 41. Important: from 1957 onwards, some vehicles switched to 19 spline axle shafts. Therefore always check your existing axle shaft.
Installation notes
Removal requires wheel nut, wheel hub removal tool (Tool C-319) and axle shaft puller (Tool C-637). Note: keep the adjustment shims carefully during disassembly — these are crucial for correct axle bearing clearance. When fitting, tighten wheel nut to 150-175 lb-ft. Brake disc or drum and bearing retainer must be reused or replaced.
Compatibility
ONLY suitable for Dana 44 with tapered 10 spline axle shafts. NOT compatible with: 19 spline versions (from approx. 1957), 30 spline flanged axle shafts (from 1969-1970), Dana 41 (different spline diameter). For CJ-5 models after 1971, flanged 30 spline axle shafts were used — this axle will NOT fit. Always check the number of splines on your existing axle shaft before ordering.
Historical context
The Dana 44 rear axle assembly was introduced by Willys/Jeep from mid-1950 as successor to the Dana 41, and was used on military (M38, M38A1) and civilian CJ models. The early version with 10 spline tapered axle shafts was standard until the mid-1950s, after which a gradual changeover was made to the stronger 19 spline version.
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This part is intended for the restoration of historic military vehicles. Fitting, aligning, deburring or reworking is part of that work and is inherent to the nature of these goods. Dimensional variation also exists between original vehicles.
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ALL_CATEGORIES : GROUP 11 - REAR AXLE CJ2A, GROUP 11 REAR AXLE DANA 44 3B, GROUP 11 REAR AXLE DANA 44 CJ3B
This part fits:
| Model | Years |
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| Military jeeps | |
| Willys M38 | 1950, 1951, 1952 |
| Willys M38A1 | 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971 |
| CJ series | |
| Jeep CJ-2A | 1945, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949 |
| Jeep CJ-3A | 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953 |
| Jeep CJ-3B | 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968 |
📐 Diagrams & technical drawings
From the original Technical Manual CJ2A_PL_1949 — Parts List — only for Willys CJ-2A / CJ-3A (1949)
