How to tear down/ disassemble a Dana 35 C-Clip Axle: In this video we will take apart a Dana 35 axle out of a jeep ZJ (Grand Cherokee). Check out the Facebook page : / timeline And Twitter: / admiraloffroad
I was at a Sox game and afterwards there were a couple nurses from MGH in the garage struggling to deal with a flat on their Honda Civic… arguably very smart people… capable of saving lives in a moments notice… couldn’t Jack a car and unbolt a tire… I gladly did it for them…
Great video! Super easy to follow, very informative and no fluff. This has been the best Dana 35 tear down video I have seen so far… and I’ve watched way too many. Hoping to start mine this weekend.
GREAT Job! I have a 95 YJ. I plan on taking out the carrier tomorrow and replacing the axle ring bolts. Exactly what I needed see! Great explanation on everything! Thank you!
This is the only video that actually shows how to get the pinion out of the housing that I could find thanks a bunch for real. Who knew you could just hit it with a hammer but better watch those threads there man if you will or your pinion is toast and wont work again when just a bearing replacement on your pinion.
Thank you. Found this informative as I have to pull my axles tomorrow on my 92 YJ with a Dana 35 to replace the seals. I figured since I'm pulling the axles that I would also replace the bearings. Job well done!
great video, just redid my whole front end on my grand Cherokee thanks to videos like this:) my jeeps got so many donor (salvage) parts on it it's got split personality
A wood chisel, rubber mallet, estwing hammer,, lol cabinetmakers not gonna be happy when they try use the chisel again.. haha good video, p.s this is basically my tool set.
@@David-rj1ru They're easy to break. If you're looking at a Jeep with a Dana 35, there are Super 35 kits that upgrade the shafts to chromoly and some of them add a locker too.
Hi Sir, I am French and I really appreciate your video. I got cherokee XJ 2.5 Td 1997, and I want to change fluid on the back axle (the same like your video) sorry for my english but I don't know the name of this piece). Could you help me. Thanks in advance
Good video, and explanations. The wood chisel works OK (1:30) for separating the back-plate, but using a "scraper" wouldn't cause the chisel to need sharpening. I use a "painter's 5-in1 tool" for separating parts and scraping gaskets and sealer of off mating-surfaces. Also, removing the pinion-nut (6:00,) one can use a pipe-wrench on the pinion-yoke, instead of a block of wood in the rear. -- And,... my older ('89 Cherokee) D35 has pressed-on axle-bearings and an outer plate/bolts (doesn't use the C-clips.) I had use a slide-hammer, with an adapter on the wheel-studs, to pull the axles.
Start by cleaning it and looking at spot welds on differential. There's no way you checked them with the curd caked on them. I have seen people dump $$$$ in an axle that was fubar in the beginning. All thanks to not cleaning and inspecting. Before you spend any time and your labor in it. Trust me I have seen it happen. I replaced bearings and seals then weeks later to have everything fubar. Had friends get a new rear end only later to find welds broken on it after installing.
Great video, but I have a dumb question...when referring to the left/right sides is that looking at the vehicle from the front (right=drivers side, left=passengers side) or as if you were driving (left=drivers side, right=passengers side)?
. I need the rear end replaced Im wanting to take out axles housing an all out of my 2000 cherokee and replace it with another complete housing axels an all.unbolt u bolts drop it all. What modal jeeps will inner change.
Hey! I took apart out my carrier to replace the bearing on the driver side. I bought a new carrier and bearing and put those on etc. I also put on the ring that connects to but I didn’t torque them down yet; but when trying to put my carrier back on for some reason the race won’t go on all the way. Do you know why that it or do you know what I’m doing wrong or do I need to torque down the bolts first? I also have my axel still on the Jeep.
Hi, thanks for the very informative video. I am trying to remove the axle shaft so I can replace a leaking seal (and the bearing while I'm there.) But, I've run into a problem...I removed the 1/4-inch bolt, and that center pin, but for some reason when I push on the end of the shaft it doesn't go in far enough to release the c-clip. Argh! The clip is turning free enough...but it feels like the shaft is butting up agsinst metal out at the wheel end and not simply sliding in like it does in your video and every other that I've watched. Any ideas? Suggestions? So far, I've tried tapping at the end with a rubber mallet, but nothing. Any help would be very much appreciated! ~~Thx, Mark
after a few months of clunking my Dana 35 w/3.55 gears seized - can't turn anything w/driveshaft disconnected - looked clean in the housing w/rear cover off - a bearing ? thanx for the good fast teardown !
*SPITS OUT COFFEE* Did he just imply a switch from Dana to Chrysler axle would be a downgrade?!? *girlfriend, wiping coffee from her face* Yes... Can you hand me a towel?
If you don't have ABS, it should be a Chrysler 8.25. You can also look at the shape of the center section of the axle. The 8.25 is flat on the bottom and the dana 35 is round
you’re probably not still at this. lol. But i’d say to get the biggest plumbers wrench you can find to hold the yoke from turning while you get a breaker bar on your 1⅛” socket. let the bottom of the car hold the plumbers wrench from spinning and give it all you got on the socket wrench. Anyway.. maybe that helps someone else who comes in here.
Not to be rude or anything but why are you using a metal hammer? Even if you are not going to use this you might be selling it and you can't if it is damaged. Next time I would use a rubber mallet. Just so you don't damage anything.
Would it be possible for you to get another carrier foot Dana 35 with a 3.55 gear ratio but all I need is just the carrier and how much would you charge me for it
Hi Jason, did you ever find a carrier. I know there are two different size carriers used on the Dana 35c. I can't recall at what gear size it changes, but I think I still have my carrier that had 3.73 gears in it. I pulled it out a couple years ago when I put in an eaton e-locker and 4.88's. If the 3.73 carrier will work with your gears, let me know and I'll try to locate it for you.
In that order, specifically? ;) you're right, the dana 35 is pretty weak. This one was never actually in my jeep. I just gutted it for parts to sell and then filmed the shooting video
This is the best video on a dana 35 I have ever seen. Great work by the young guy.
good to see the young gentleman working on a car , most kids these days can not change their tire.
I was at a Sox game and afterwards there were a couple nurses from MGH in the garage struggling to deal with a flat on their Honda Civic… arguably very smart people… capable of saving lives in a moments notice… couldn’t Jack a car and unbolt a tire… I gladly did it for them…
Great video! Super easy to follow, very informative and no fluff. This has been the best Dana 35 tear down video I have seen so far… and I’ve watched way too many. Hoping to start mine this weekend.
Great video dude. I learned a lot, I never got to much into taking apart or repairing a rear end. I have some knowledge now. Thank you.
Excellent video. Detailed, no fluff, just a damn good video.
GREAT Job! I have a 95 YJ. I plan on taking out the carrier tomorrow and replacing the axle ring bolts. Exactly what I needed see! Great explanation on everything! Thank you!
This is the only video that actually shows how to get the pinion out of the housing that I could find thanks a bunch for real. Who knew you could just hit it with a hammer but better watch those threads there man if you will or your pinion is toast and wont work again when just a bearing replacement on your pinion.
Thank you. Found this informative as I have to pull my axles tomorrow on my 92 YJ with a Dana 35 to replace the seals. I figured since I'm pulling the axles that I would also replace the bearings. Job well done!
You got your shit together kid!!!
This kid gives us some hope!
Very lovely explained And crystal clear. Good job, my man. Now I would like to see how to put it back.
Its done I just wathed your video on diffrentiel fluid change.
Fantastic
Thanks a lot
Thank you!
great video, just redid my whole front end on my grand Cherokee thanks to videos like this:) my jeeps got so many donor (salvage) parts on it it's got split personality
Haha! glad to help
I am VERY impressed and that doesnt happen often. The spike was a great idea! Thank u for the video time to take apart the dana 35 and rebuild it.
Awesome work awesome video. !
Can't wait till you get a shop. Good work
+neil petersen thanks!
A wood chisel, rubber mallet, estwing hammer,, lol cabinetmakers not gonna be happy when they try use the chisel again.. haha
good video, p.s this is basically my tool set.
Enjoyed your video, very informative. I’ve got the 2k TJ, and this definitely helps the confidence tearing into it. Look forward to more. Subbed.
Watched a few of your vids, very impressive knowledge and well edited. Keep it up!
Thanks!
I can smell it through the screen.
Sorry to hear that!
@@AdmiralOffRoad admiral. i have a question. why does everyone hate on dana 35?
@@David-rj1ru They're easy to break. If you're looking at a Jeep with a Dana 35, there are Super 35 kits that upgrade the shafts to chromoly and some of them add a locker too.
Hi Sir,
I am French and I really appreciate your video.
I got cherokee XJ 2.5 Td 1997, and I want to change fluid on the back axle (the same like your video) sorry for my english but I don't know the name of this piece).
Could you help me.
Thanks in advance
Nice job!
Good video, and explanations.
The wood chisel works OK (1:30) for separating the back-plate, but using
a "scraper" wouldn't cause the chisel to need sharpening. I use a
"painter's 5-in1 tool" for separating parts and scraping gaskets and
sealer of off mating-surfaces.
Also, removing the pinion-nut (6:00,) one can use a pipe-wrench on the
pinion-yoke, instead of a block of wood in the rear.
-- And,... my older ('89 Cherokee) D35 has pressed-on axle-bearings and an outer plate/bolts (doesn't use the C-clips.) I had use a slide-hammer, with an adapter on the wheel-studs, to pull the axles.
Cool. Don't forget the outer axle bearings!
Awesome job very impressive and detailed...thanks!
Thanks!
Good Job. Thanks
I like your channel I have subscribed 👍
Just make sure you use new seals and bearing upon reassembly peeps. Do NOT re-use your old seals and bearings.
Super instructive! Thanks!
Excellent D35 video, thanks!
awesome video. thank you!
Thank you!
Good job thanks!
Very helpful video, thanks!
Thorough explanation.
+Darth Eyeball Thanks!
great video, made it seem pretty easy.thanks
Thanks! Glad to hear it
Still diggin your videos
good stuff ! I'm ready to give it a shot ( bearings and seals )
good luck!
How do you replace the bearings?
Everybody know how to take it apart. Put it back together
How about how to R&R the axle bearings
Start by cleaning it and looking at spot welds on differential. There's no way you checked them with the curd caked on them. I have seen people dump $$$$ in an axle that was fubar in the beginning. All thanks to not cleaning and inspecting. Before you spend any time and your labor in it. Trust me I have seen it happen. I replaced bearings and seals then weeks later to have everything fubar. Had friends get a new rear end only later to find welds broken on it after installing.
Great video. Big thanks!
Great video. Thanks
Make sure you check what year of Dana 35 you have . The changed to bolt in shafts in the late 80's
What about the axles shaft seals?
great video
thanks!
Really good job man, thanks
Thank you!
Great video, but I have a dumb question...when referring to the left/right sides is that looking at the vehicle from the front (right=drivers side, left=passengers side) or as if you were driving (left=drivers side, right=passengers side)?
Awesome video! subbed!
. I need the rear end replaced Im wanting to take out axles housing an all out of my 2000 cherokee and replace it with another complete housing axels an all.unbolt u bolts drop it all. What modal jeeps will inner change.
Great video! Thank you.
Great video thanks
Thanks!
awesome video man very informative, SUBD!
Thanks!
Hey! I took apart out my carrier to replace the bearing on the driver side. I bought a new carrier and bearing and put those on etc. I also put on the ring that connects to but I didn’t torque them down yet; but when trying to put my carrier back on for some reason the race won’t go on all the way. Do you know why that it or do you know what I’m doing wrong or do I need to torque down the bolts first? I also have my axel still on the Jeep.
I have a question. When installing pin retention bolt, Do you fix it with Loctite?
Dude, I have an 02 TJ original owner and am using your vid to break down that 35 C hope it goes without any issues. Thanks
Were there any bearings on the axle shafts? I saw that the covers held in the shims, but I wasn’t sure if there were bearings in there
Hi, thanks for the very informative video. I am trying to remove the axle shaft so I can replace a leaking seal (and the bearing while I'm there.) But, I've run into a problem...I removed the 1/4-inch bolt, and that center pin, but for some reason when I push on the end of the shaft it doesn't go in far enough to release the c-clip. Argh! The clip is turning free enough...but it feels like the shaft is butting up agsinst metal out at the wheel end and not simply sliding in like it does in your video and every other that I've watched. Any ideas? Suggestions? So far, I've tried tapping at the end with a rubber mallet, but nothing. Any help would be very much appreciated! ~~Thx, Mark
Where can I find brand new differential dana 35c 39-11
I need for Jeep cherokee XJ 4.0 l6 2001.
I just rebuilt my front axle on my Cherokee Dana 30 if I would've had more time I would've Bought Dana 44
where do i buy dana 44?
I guess I'd be easier to undo the pinion gear bolt while it is still in the vehicle tires on the ground
Definitely
after a few months of clunking my Dana 35 w/3.55 gears seized - can't turn anything w/driveshaft disconnected - looked clean in the housing w/rear cover off - a bearing ? thanx for the good fast teardown !
air tools !!!
I have air tools. I just wanted to show how its done without them for those that don't have them.
A bearing would be my first guess in that situation
I would check the pinion gear bearing. I just had to tear mine down. Bad bearing took out the pinion gear.
I have a grand Cherokee with a dana 35 i do a lot of hill climbing on sand. Any ideas for upgrades? Dana 44 or 8.8 ford?
Is wheel bearings pressed onto the axel shafts?
Good video, anyone else cringe when he grabbed the chisel to pop open the dif cover?
This was a junk axle, but ya probably not great for an axle that you'd like to seal back up
How can i replace the parts separately?
*SPITS OUT COFFEE* Did he just imply a switch from Dana to Chrysler axle would be a downgrade?!?
*girlfriend, wiping coffee from her face* Yes... Can you hand me a towel?
How can I find my rear axle for 1999 XJ Is Chrysler 8.25 or diana 35 ?
If you don't have ABS, it should be a Chrysler 8.25. You can also look at the shape of the center section of the axle. The 8.25 is flat on the bottom and the dana 35 is round
Bravo !
I'm thinking of upgrading my d35 to a 8.25 before I get a lift and tires, don't know if it will help at all
+OutJeeping What size tires are you planning on running?
Im ganna do a 4.5inch lift with 31s or 32s
+OutJeeping 8.25 will handle that no problem
That thing a grenade
GOOD
is that the kid from modern family?
Hey man, working on my pinion seal right now and having a whole lot of trouble getting 5:50 bolt off. Any suggestions?
you’re probably not still at this. lol. But i’d say to get the biggest plumbers wrench you can find to hold the yoke from turning while you get a breaker bar on your 1⅛” socket. let the bottom of the car hold the plumbers wrench from spinning and give it all you got on the socket wrench. Anyway.. maybe that helps someone else who comes in here.
Rear disc conversion
what are you gonna do with it?
+Ty Martinez you'll find out in the next video!
any guesses?
+Admiral Off-Road I'm guessing you're gonna make a video about what your doing with it
Not to be rude or anything but why are you using a metal hammer? Even if you are not going to use this you might be selling it and you can't if it is damaged. Next time I would use a rubber mallet. Just so you don't damage anything.
Or a brass hammer
Drink every time he says "axle shaft."
what did you do with that Dana 35 carrier because I need one what do you want for it
I sold the shafts, carrier, and gears and used the housing for this video: czcams.com/video/XWMRDbpHc2c/video.html
Dang it cuz it's impossible for me to find one right now in the area that I'm living in
Would it be possible for you to get another carrier foot Dana 35 with a 3.55 gear ratio but all I need is just the carrier and how much would you charge me for it
I don't have any leads on one at the moment. I generally use craigslist and local facebook buy/sell sights for parts. Are you in Arizona?
Hi Jason, did you ever find a carrier. I know there are two different size carriers used on the Dana 35c. I can't recall at what gear size it changes, but I think I still have my carrier that had 3.73 gears in it. I pulled it out a couple years ago when I put in an eaton e-locker and 4.88's.
If the 3.73 carrier will work with your gears, let me know and I'll try to locate it for you.
i think u have to pretention the pinion gear... count the threads or something
no I live in Wisconsin
I would see if there are any local 4x4 clubs around you. They usually have for sale pages that make finding parts pretty easy
why? it's a crap piece of equipment. find a salvage wrangler x and buy its rear dana 44.
Amateur, don’t use a wood chisel and a metal hammer on anything you want to keep
I was thinking of that too
I’d rather have a tree branch then a Dana 35.
In that order, specifically? ;) you're right, the dana 35 is pretty weak. This one was never actually in my jeep. I just gutted it for parts to sell and then filmed the shooting video
The worst axel ever made
why are you throwing the bolts in the gravel dinging the threads all up and having to search for them later. grow up.
Because this axle isn't going back together so I didn't need any of the bolts
I wouldnt waste my time with that junk axle
oh I didn't. Here is its fate: czcams.com/users/edit?o=U&video_id=XWMRDbpHc2c
Your mom is gonna be pissed when she sees the mess you made.