Overview
The Alloy USA 352031 is a Dana 30 TJ Master ring and pinion installation kit for the 1997-2006 Jeep Wrangler TJ. It is designed for a differential rebuild or a ring and pinion installation.
The kit contains bearings, pinion seals, pinion shims, a crush sleeve, a pinion nut, ring gear bolts and marking compound, which together cover the parts needed for that work.
Key features
- Complete with bearings and pinion seals
- Pinion shims and crush sleeve included
- Pinion nut and ring gear bolts included
- Marking compound included
Choosing gears for the rebuild
Gear sets are matched to the carrier and pinion as a pair, so the new ring and pinion should be sized to the same Dana 30 housing the kit is used in. A rebuild is also a good time to check the carrier bearings, the axle shafts and the pinion yoke for wear, since those parts are exposed once the gears come out.
Pinion depth and backlash are set during installation with shims and the crush sleeve, which is why the setup is usually handled by an experienced technician. Avoid reusing a crush sleeve once it has been compressed, and replace the pinion seal when the yoke is removed. Keep notes on shim thickness so the setup can be repeated if it needs adjustment.
- Inspect the pinion yoke and carrier bearings
- Replace the crush sleeve rather than reusing it
- Set backlash and pinion depth before final assembly
Specifications
| Brand | Alloy USA |
|---|---|
| Part number | 352031 |
| UPC | 70000379277 |
| Axle | Dana 30 |
| Chassis | TJ |
| Included | Bearings, pinion seals, pinion shims, crush sleeve, pinion nut, ring gear bolts, marking compound |
Vehicle fitment
Fitment is inferred from the title, which names the TJ chassis with the Dana 30 Master kit. That covers 1997-2006 Jeep Wrangler TJ models. It does not cover the 2007 and later Wrangler JK.
Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
Have a shop familiar with ring and pinion work complete the setup, since the gears require careful break-in.
What’s included
Bearings, pinion seals, pinion shims, crush sleeve, pinion nut, ring gear bolts and marking compound are included. Ring and pinion gears are not part of the kit, so supply them separately.
