1989 comanche dana 44 leaking seals

[sinkrun]

Can not find a clear answer on how to remove the shafts from the rear d44 in a 89 Comanche so I can have the bearings and seals replaced. Local shop said if I get them out 20.00 a side to remove replace with new if I buy the parts.

[Rockfrog]

The axle retainers bolt onto the backing plates, undo those and pull the shaft free. Bearings and seals are retained on the axle shaft by a retainer sleeve that needs to be cut off.

[sinkrun]

Wow thats easy no need to get into the diff cover thanks for the info.

[sinkrun]

Just now working on this got the retainer bolts out shaft will not come out any suggestions?

[sinkrun]

Tried slide hammer still nothing. This is a trac loc does this make any difference?  Hate to pull the cover if not needed.

[ComancheKid45]

Probably just stuck. If all 4 bolts are out of the retainer, try the slide hammer again  :thumbsup:

[sinkrun]

Got it you do have to beat the crap out of it, 3 pound hammer beating on the slide hammer did it took good 10mins.

[sinkrun]

Any advice on reinstalling the shaft? I had a local driveshaft shop rebuild it so that parts done.