misconceptionz

Hey

Stupid question I know, but can anyone tell me what the 1997 4.0L Grand Cherokee Laredo 4X4 came with, the Dana 35 or 44.
I need to get a new pinion seal and they say there are 2 different sizes.

Thanks

CrazyWJ242

well it depends on what you bought in your jeep... it was an option for the jeep, basically if its oval its a Dana 35, if its a odd shape, its a Dana 44

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misconceptionz

Thanks for the great pic. I do indeed have a Dana 35 as I suspected. Got the drive shaft off but the Pinion nut is a hard go. Went and bought a chain wrench and some penetrating oil. Also bought a new nut. I will have a go at it in the morning.

CrazyWJ242

yeah its quite a pain, penetrating oil is your best friend... and if you have an impact wrench, hold the yoke as tight as you can, brace it against the ground using a cheater bar so theres no play in it at all... and let the impact rip... that thing is on there with alot of torque, so its going to be a bitch to get it off...

then your home free... well sorta lol