Overview
The Crown Automotive 68003554AA is a Dana 44 ring gear bolt kit with 14 bolts that are 7/16 inch in diameter. It fits 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler (JK) models.
Ring gear bolts clamp the ring gear to the carrier, and this kit supplies a full set of 14. It is for a Dana 44 front axle, or a Dana 44 rear axle with Trulok. Thread pitch, length and grade are not published.
Ring gear bolts attach the ring gear to the carrier, and replacing them is a normal part of regearing or rebuilding a differential. This kit supplies 14 bolts at 7/16 inch in diameter, for a Dana 44 front axle or a Dana 44 rear axle with Trulok. Confirm thread pitch, length and grade against your carrier before installing.
Key features
- Ring gear bolt kit for the Dana 44
- 14 bolts
- 7/16 inch bolt diameter
- Dana 44 front axle
- Dana 44 rear axle with Trulok
- Direct fit
Ring gear bolt replacement
Ring gear bolts clamp the ring gear to the carrier, and they carry the full load of the gear set every time the axle turns. Bolts that have been tightened once can stretch, so many technicians replace them whenever the ring gear comes off. Inspect the carrier threads and the ring gear face for damage before the new set goes in.
A fresh set helps the ring gear sit flat and run true. Clean the threads and bolt holes, and tighten in a cross pattern in stages. Thread locker is used on some installations, so confirm the correct type before applying it. An even tightening pattern keeps the ring gear square to the pinion.
- Check carrier threads for stripping
- Clean the ring gear face and carrier flange
- Tighten in stages, using a cross pattern
Specifications
| Brand | Crown Automotive |
|---|---|
| Part number | 68003554AA |
| UPC | 848399047813 |
| Part type | Ring gear bolt kit |
| Axle | Dana 44 front, or Dana 44 rear with Trulok |
| Quantity | 14 bolts |
| Bolt diameter | 7/16 inch |
| Fit type | Direct fit |
Vehicle fitment
It fits the 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler (JK), including Rubicon and Unlimited versions.
The TJ and JL Wranglers and other Jeeps are outside this fit. Confirm fit for your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
Confirm torque and thread locker values before tightening, since they are needed to set the bolts correctly.
What’s included
- 14 ring gear bolts, 7/16 inch in diameter
Not included: Gears, a carrier or bearings.