GEAR DIFFERENTIAL BEVEL SIDE
WOA794
Differential Bevel Side Gear
Side gear 10-spline for Dana rear axle
Differential side gear for the rear axle. This gear is part of the limited-slip differential and sits at the ends where the axle shafts insert. When overhauling the differential, all gears should be replaced as a complete set for correct operation and optimal service life.
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Application Dana 23-2 and Dana 27 rear axle |
Spline count 10 spline (straight cut) |
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Type Side gear |
Fitting Replacement in pairs, complete set recommended |
Features
- Side gear for standard open differential
- 10-spline straight cut version
- For Dana 23-2 and Dana 27 rear axle
- Bevel gear teeth
- Complete with conical thrust washer
★ Quality replacement part for restoration of the rear axle differential. Always replace the complete spider gear set during overhaul for optimal fitting.
Installation notes
Side gears are always replaced in pairs together with the spider gears (pinion gears), conical and flat thrust washers and the cross-pin. During assembly, check the correct clearance (0.000"-0.006") with shims if necessary. Sequence: fit side gears, insert spider gears, install cross-pin and fit locking pin.
Compatibility
Suitable for Dana 23-2 rear axle (1941-1945) and Dana 27 rear axle with 10-spline shafts. Not interchangeable with later 19 or 27-spline versions. MB, GPW and M201 use 10-spline straight cut shafts of 1.12" outside diameter.
Historical context
The Dana 23-2 and 27 rear axles formed the backbone of the WWII Willys MB and Ford GPW jeeps. These robust full-floating axles with hypoid bevel gears carried the legendary vehicle through Europe and the Pacific.
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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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This part fits:
| Model | Years |
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| Military jeeps | |
| Willys MB (early) | 1941, 1942 |
| Willys MB | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Hotchkiss M201 | 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966 |