Keep the front 4WD actuator housing sealed with the Dana Spicer 4WD Actuator Housing Cover Gasket, MPN 41494. This genuine Spicer replacement fits a range of Jeep, Dodge and Ram 4x4 applications, including the 1984-2001 Jeep Cherokee, 1987-1995 Jeep Wrangler, 1985-1993 Dodge W150 and 1994-2001 Dodge Ram 1500.
The gasket seals the joint between the front 4WD actuator housing and its cover. If the original gasket is torn or leaking, or the cover has been removed for service, this gasket replaces it to help re-establish the seal at that joint.
Signs this gasket may need replacing: seepage or wetness around the actuator housing cover, a cracked, torn or flattened gasket, or any time the cover comes off during 4WD actuator or axle service.
Fits: 1984-2001 Jeep Cherokee; 1984-1991 and 1993 Jeep Grand Wagoneer; 1985-1993 Dodge W150; 1986-1989 Dodge W100; 1986-1992 Jeep Comanche; 1987-1995 Jeep Wrangler; 1994-2001 Dodge Ram 1500; 1994-2001 Ram 1500; 1994-1999 Dodge Ram 2500; 1994-1999 Dodge Ram 3500; 1994-1999 Ram 2500; 1994-1999 Ram 3500. See the Buyer's Guide tab for engine-level details.
What does the Dana Spicer 41494 gasket seal?
It seals the joint between the front 4WD actuator housing and its cover. This helps keep that connection sealed against leaks and outside contamination on the listed applications.
Is this a genuine Spicer OE part?
Yes. Dana states that genuine Spicer light vehicle axle products are OE parts. They are built to Dana's OE standards and tested and validated to rigorous OE specifications.
Which vehicles does it fit?
Listed applications include the 1984-2001 Jeep Cherokee, 1987-1995 Jeep Wrangler, 1986-1992 Jeep Comanche and 1994-2001 Dodge Ram 1500, among others. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list.
When should I replace the actuator cover gasket?
Consider replacing it if you see seepage around the actuator housing cover, if the gasket is cracked or torn, or whenever the cover is removed for service. Diagnose the source of any leak first.
Is this gasket for the front or rear?
The catalog lists this gasket for the front 4WD actuator housing cover on the listed Jeep, Dodge and Ram applications.
WARNING: These products can expose you to chemicals including lead and phthalates, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
