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 1994-2001 Ram 1500, 1994-2001 Dodge Ram 1500 and 1987-1995 Jeep Wrangler.
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.
- Genuine OE part: Spicer light vehicle axle products are OE parts, so they are made to the same high standards as the original equipment.
- Built to Dana's OE standards: Dana tests and validates these parts to rigorous OE specifications. Genuine OE quality, tested and proven.
- Latest production upgrades: Dana keeps advancing the technology behind its axles and Spicer products. A replacement bought today may even exceed the standard of the original part it replaces.
- Front position: Cataloged for the front 4WD actuator housing cover on the listed applications.
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.
See the "Vehicles it fits" section for the full list of fitting vehicles and engine-level details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 1994-2001 Ram 1500, 1994-2001 Dodge Ram 1500 and 1987-1995 Jeep Wrangler, among others. See the "Vehicles it fits" section 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.
