Rear Axle

[Tim Mason]

Just found out that my passenger-side rear axle seems to have excessive in-out play? Is there a spec out there? Feels like about 1/4" - 3/8". Is this a c-clip replacement or is there a shim kit to tighten this up?



Thanks!!

 

[Scott Tanner]

i would say that is normal...

 

[EddieS'04]

Probably less than you think. Most likley normal. C-clips are not that thick. They are a hardened bronze. If you have rear disc. Calipers will hold the axles also.

 

[swshawaii]

 

[Mark Price 2]

Check out this video. The "play" in the video is normal.

 

[Tim Mason]

Thanks, still seems a little excessive to me and it's about time to replace the rear fluid anyway so I will take a look. I seem to remember a project that detailed the differential disassembly? I replaced the driver's side rear bearing/seal several years ago and thought there was a project on it but I can't seem to find anything except the rear disk conversion project. This is a 4:10 limited slip. Is there a project on file that I am missing?

Thanks again everyone! I've said it before: This site ROCKS!!

 

[Tim Mason]

Drum Brakes, 2002.

 

[swshawaii]

Let me know if you need more info. GL



axle-shaft-in-vehicle-repair.pdf

 

[swshawaii]

rear-wheel-bearing-and-axle-shaft-oil-seal-8212-drum-brake-in-vehicle-repair.pdf