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I was replacing the rear brake pads on my '96 4wd when I noticed the axle could slide in and out about 1/4 inch.

How do you adjust this?
 



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You don't, the axle shafts are supposed to have a small amount of play to them.
 






1/4 inch is ok?
 












Thanks.
 






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