REAR AXLE WHEEL BEARING SHIM PACK
Rear Axle Wheel Bearing Shim Pack Dana 44
Set of 12 shims for bearing play adjustment
Complete shim pack for correctly adjusting rear axle wheel bearing play on vehicles with Dana 41 or Dana 44 rear axle. This set contains 12 shims in various thicknesses, sufficient for a complete axle overhaul. The shims are fitted between the inner wheel bearing and the axle flange to set the correct preload and play.
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Application Dana 41/44 rear axle with tapered axles |
Set contents 12 shims in various thicknesses |
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Function Wheel bearing preload adjustment |
Fitting Between inner bearing and axle flange |
Features
- Complete set of 12 shims for one full rear axle overhaul
- Various thicknesses for precise bearing play adjustment
- For Dana 41 and Dana 44 rear axles with tapered axles
- Fitting between inner wheel bearing and outer axle flange
- Essential when replacing rear axle bearings
★ This shim pack is essential for correctly adjusting the rear axle wheel bearings. The set contains sufficient shims to set the correct axle endplay according to factory specification (0.001" - 0.006").
Application
For vehicles fitted with Dana 41 or Dana 44 rear axle with tapered axles. This includes CJ-2A (1946-1949), CJ-3A (1949-1953), CJ-3B (1953-1964), M38 (1950-1952) and M38A1 (1952-1971) and related models.
Installation notes
The shims are fitted on the outer axle flange to cover the protruding part of the inner wheel bearing, before fitting the bearing retainer plate, seal and backing plate. Add or remove shims until the axle endplay is within specification: 0.001" to 0.006" (0.025 - 0.15 mm). The correct adjustment determines the load on the bearings and affects the differential backlash.
Compatibility
Only suitable for Dana 41 and Dana 44 rear axles with tapered axles. Not compatible with flanged axles or other axle types. Note: vehicles with Dana 27 rear axle (MB/GPW 1941-1945) use a different system and require different shims.
Historical context
The Dana 44 rear axle was the standard heavy-duty rear axle for post-war civilian and military jeeps from 1946 onwards. The tapered axles with shim adjustment offered a robust and maintenance-friendly construction for severe off-road conditions.
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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 DANA 44, 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 |
📐 Diagrams & technical drawings
From the original Technical Manual CJ2A_PL_1949 — Parts List — only for Willys CJ-2A / CJ-3A (1949)
