[wader]

I have 2004 Rubicon, D44. I have taken out both axles, but now I can't get the gears out to replace the seals. This is the first time doing this on this type of Axle. Need some advice, maybe where to find some literature also. I do have maintenace experience from being a mechanic from the army. I know its not saying much but thought I could do this on my own. Obviously not!

[BESRK]

Some Dana axles are setup "tight". Normally, with the axles out, you can remove the carrier caps and "pry" against the ring gear bolts to pop the carrier out. Not sure on the Rubicon because of the air locker. Haven't messed with one of those. I'm sure there's some sort of air line or actuator that has to be removed prior to prying the carrier out. Some carriers are installed so tight that a "case spreader" is required to open up the differential case enough to remove the carrier. That's what those two big holes are for on either side of the diff cover.. a place for the spreader lugs to mount.

[wader]

Thanks for the help. Finally figured it out by alot of trial and error. Yes, you have to diconnect the air line and pry it out. Again thank you.