Overview
The Crown Automotive 53000475K is a Dana 35 non C-clip rear axle bearing kit for the 1984–1989 Jeep Cherokee XJ, 1986–1989 Comanche and 1987–1989 Wrangler YJ.
The kit supplies an axle shaft bearing, a retainer ring and a seal, which covers the main wearing parts at the wheel end of a non C-clip Dana 35.
The axle type is Dana 35, the position is rear and the design is non C-clip.
This kit is the fuller of the two Dana 35 non C-clip options, with the bearing, a retainer ring and a seal in one box. It covers the same 1984–1989 XJ, Comanche and YJ models as retainer kit 83501451, so the two are closely related. Confirm the bearing size and number of seals against your axle before buying, and check which pieces your axle uses.
Key features
- Axle shaft bearing included
- Retainer ring included
- Seal included
- Dana 35 rear non C-clip axle
- Direct fit
Bearing wear and axle service
The axle shaft bearing on a Dana 35 carries the wheel’s load as it turns, so wear usually shows as a humming or grinding noise that changes with speed or in turns. Play at the wheel, a leaking seal and heat around the hub are other signs that the bearing or retainer has started to fail.
Replacing the bearing is easier when the axle is out and the housing is clean. Remove old grease and debris, inspect the axle shaft’s bearing journal for scoring, and check the retainer ring groove before seating the new parts. A damaged shaft journal can ruin a new bearing quickly.
Seal replacement is often done at the same time. Use fresh gear lubricant to the correct level, and check the housing for leaks after a short test drive. If the axle has been driven in deep water or mud, inspect the bearing and seal more closely, since moisture can shorten their life.
Specifications
| Brand | Crown Automotive |
|---|---|
| Part number | 53000475K |
| UPC | 848399076844 |
| Part type | Rear axle bearing kit |
| Axle | Dana 35 rear, non C-clip |
| Kit contents | Axle shaft bearing, retainer ring and seal |
| Position | Rear |
Vehicle fitment
The kit fits the following vehicles:
- 1984–1989 Jeep Cherokee (XJ) (Base, Chief, Laredo, Limited, Pioneer, Sport)
- 1986–1989 Jeep Comanche (Base, Chief, Custom, Eliminator, Laredo, Pioneer, X, XLS)
- 1987–1989 Jeep Wrangler (YJ) (Base, Islander, Laredo, S, Sahara, Sport)
Years end in 1989, so later Cherokee XJ models, all Grand Cherokee models and the Wrangler TJ are outside its coverage. Confirm fit for your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
Confirm your Dana 35 is the non C-clip design before you start, since a C-clip axle uses different parts.
What’s included
One axle shaft bearing, one retainer ring and one seal.
