Dana Spicer / SVL 2023482-2 Dana 44 Left Rear Axle Shaft – 30 Spline
The Dana 2023482-2 Rear Axle Shaft is a replacement left-hand rear axle shaft designed for select Dana 44 semi-floating rear axle assemblies. Dana catalogs the 2023482-2 under its SVL line and identifies it for rear-left applications using a 30-spline inboard connection and a 5 x 5-inch wheel bolt pattern.
This axle shaft is commonly used in 1999–2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee applications equipped with the appropriate Dana 44 rear axle. It transfers torque from the differential side gear to the wheel hub while also supporting the wheel-end assembly in the semi-floating axle design.
Technical Specifications
- Manufacturer: Dana
- Brand: SVL / Dana Spicer aftermarket
- Part Number: 2023482-2
- Product Type: Rear Drive Axle Shaft
- Axle Model: Dana 44
- Position: Rear Left / LH
- Axle Type: Semi-Floating
- Spline Count: 30 inboard splines
- Axle Length: 31.300 in. / 795.02 mm
- Material: Steel
- Bolt Pattern: 5 x 5.00 in.
- Number of Wheel Lugs: 5
- Bearing Pilot Diameter: 1.378 in.
- Brake Pilot Diameter: 2.807 in.
- Wheel Stud Hole Diameter: 0.600 in.
- ABS Sensor Ring Included: No
- Tone Ring Included: No
- Bearing Included: No
- Seal Included: No
- Wheel Studs Included: No
- Approximate Gross Weight: 18.2 lb.
- Country of Origin: India
- UPC: 023913243456
Typical Application
The 2023482-2 is commonly cataloged for:
- 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Application data specifically associates the shaft with a Dana 44 rear axle, left-hand position, 30-spline configuration. Some catalogs further identify it for Dana 44 applications without the Veri-Lok differential, so the original axle configuration should be confirmed before ordering.
Features & Benefits
Dana axle shafts are engineered to withstand the torsional and bending loads generated at the drive wheels. Dana notes that its axle-shaft designs are precision heat-treated and tested for static strength, torsional fatigue, and rotating/bending torque performance.
Key benefits of the 2023482-2 include:
- Designed for compatible Dana 44 rear axle assemblies
- 30-spline inboard connection for dependable torque transfer
- Heavy-duty steel construction
- Precision-machined bearing and brake pilot surfaces
- Five-lug, 5 x 5-inch wheel-end configuration
- Application-specific left rear design
- Manufactured to Dana aftermarket dimensional and durability requirements
Installation Note
The 2023482-2 is a left-hand axle shaft and should not be assumed interchangeable with the right-hand shaft. Dana 44 rear axles used in the same vehicle family can also differ by differential type, ABS configuration, spline count, and shaft length.
Before ordering, verify the Dana 44 axle, rear-left position, 30-spline configuration, 5 x 5-inch bolt pattern, and original axle-shaft number.
One catalog-data discrepancy is worth noting: Dana’s current official listing gives the axle length as 31.300 inches, while some aftermarket catalogs list approximately 31.44 inches. For the GTP product page, I would use Dana’s official 31.300-inch specification and rely on the Dana part number for final fitment.
