I just purchased (2) spicer d44 wheel bearings p/n 83503064. The new bearing itself is the same p/n has the bearings I just pulled off my 89 XJ rear D44. However the bearing I'm replacing were a 2-piece design, the race and bearing can be separated. Can you tell me if these bearings I just purchased can be separated or are they a new 1-piece design>?
The bearing that is used in your Dana 44 XJ rear is what is called an A-10 bearing. this bearing comes as a one piece unit but will separate over time into a bearing that is pressed on the bearing and a race that tends to stick in the housing. The new bearing will appear to be a one piece unit but it will barley have a press fit and if you tap it on the ground it will separate.