in-out play on rear axleshafts

[RangerX]

Is a little bit normal? Or if not, what is this a sign of?

 

[tdavis]

Play? In what direction?

some rotational is normal - more if you have a locker, less if your opendiffed, alot if one wheel is off the ground.

left to right, right to left type play is normally u-joints - easy to replace.

in-out is pinion bearings, or transmission. can be expensive to fix.

 

[yob_yeknom]

Each axle shaft should have a little bit of in/out play. Normally about an eighth of an inch, but no more than a quarter of an inch.

 

[Rick]

Yep, Monkey Guy is correct

 

[RangerX]

Okay thanks. I would say it's 1/4" tops, so I'll relax.

 

[Paul Gagnon]

It's normal with c-clip axles.

 

[oreokid220]

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Jed