Dana 30 carrier bearing bolt size

[Warthog]

I have scoured the internet and come up empty. What size is the carrier bearing bolts??? Found one guy said 1/2-13 and one said 7/16-14. Got a bummed thread hole and wanted to tap it out but need the correct tap size. Is this some trade secret on bolt sizes? Tons on torque but nothing on size! Thanks in advance. It’s out of a 1987 Cherokee goin into an 86 comanche

[ghetdjc320]

It’s a 5/8 socket that drives it so my guess is 1/2”. You shouldn’t just go get a hardware store bolt though if you lost one. Get a used one or try to source new 

[AZJeff]

12 hours ago, ghetdjc320 said:

It’s a 5/8 socket that drives it so my guess is 1/2”. You shouldn’t just go get a hardware store bolt though if you lost one. Get a used one or try to source new 

Take one of your existing carrier bolts to the local hardware store and match thread diameter and pitch against the stuff they have in stock.  That now gives you the proper tap size to use.   NOTE:  I am NOT suggesting that hardware store bolts can be used in place of the OEM bolts.  The OEM bolts are SAE Grade 8, and probably a lot higher grade (stronger) than anything your local hardware store might stock.

[Warthog]

Ok peeps! It is a 7/16-14!!!! Got it done!