Is my rear axle bearing shot?
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Any idea which retainer is the one for a '97 Dana 44 with drum brakes? I could take my junk apart and measure, but I'd rather not do all that until it's time to actually do the work.
Bolt pattern is the same between drum and disc. You should be able to narrow it down with that info.
OP
The only one they have for discs also has the same bolt pattern as the 472 part number so that would be my guess.
OP
I guess I don't know how you guys are able to tell which one is for discs vs drums. It's clearly something obvious, but it escapes my eyes.
Disc retainers have a formed lip pointing to the inside to compensate for the difference in thickness between the thin stamped steel drum brake backing plate and the much thicker cast iron disc brake backing plate. Disc first.
