Dana 30

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Exploded view of the D30
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Exploded view of the D30
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Exploded view of the YJ High Pinion D30 with center axle disconnect
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HP D30 installed in an 88 YJ

Model 30: Drive-type, full floating axle with open end steering knuckles mounted on ball studs.

Model 30 Front Axle: CJ-5, CJ-7, Scrambler, YJ, XJ and TJ. Front Axles Dana 30 high pinion - reverse cut used 84-99 (some axles through 91 are vacuum disconnect, 92+ are non-disconnect, 89-95 with ABS have 5-297x u-joints, all 95+ have 5-297x u-joints, all others have 5-260x u-joints)

Dana 30 low pinion used 00-01


Axle Specs

  • Axle housing diameter =
  • Axle width, WMS to WMS = (WMS = Wheel Mounting Surfuce)
  • Cover bolts = 10
  • Stock shafts = 27 splines
  • Shaft diameter = 1.16"
  • U Joints:
    • '94 and older = 5-297x
    • '95 and newer = 5-260x

Gear/Carrier Specs

  • Ring gear diameter = 7.125 inches (18.09cm)
  • Ring gear bolts = (10) 3/8" x 24 RH
  • Pinion gear diameter =
  • Pinion spline count = 27
  • Gearing options: 3.07, 3.31, 3.54 Carrier break 3.73, 4.10, 4.56, 4.88
    • Note: Carrier break means the carrier needs to be changed as well when gearing up or down past this point.

Front Axle Lubricants: Jeep Axle Lubricant or equivalent of SAE 85W-90, API grade GL-5 quality, Grade MIL-L-2105C.


Lubricant Capacity: 2.5 pints (1.18 liters)

Turning Angle: 32 degrees

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