Diff/axle play?
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Diff/axle play?
How much play should there be at the joint between the diff and the axles? I have some and was wondering if that was a sign of bad things.
There is none on the wheel end.
From under the car I can push up on the axle at the diff end and it will raise and lower itself by a fair amount, probably more than 1/16" but less than 1/8". I was not in a place to allow me to measure it, but I can tonight.
It freaked me out since I wasn't expecting to be able to feel any. The car is an '02 with 55k on it.
There is none on the wheel end.
From under the car I can push up on the axle at the diff end and it will raise and lower itself by a fair amount, probably more than 1/16" but less than 1/8". I was not in a place to allow me to measure it, but I can tonight.
It freaked me out since I wasn't expecting to be able to feel any. The car is an '02 with 55k on it.
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I posted this question weeks ago and got no response.
I have play in my drive axles also. Aside from the rotational play, there is also some play when I try and move an axle along its length. I notice more play on my passenger side axle which is why I was asking what is the maximum acceptable amount of play.
Maybe we'll get answers this time.
I have play in my drive axles also. Aside from the rotational play, there is also some play when I try and move an axle along its length. I notice more play on my passenger side axle which is why I was asking what is the maximum acceptable amount of play.
Maybe we'll get answers this time.
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I have more play in the passenger side as well, but I didn't notice any rotational play.
sandiegos2k I did have it checked, that's when we found the play so do you know if that is normal and how much play is acceptable?
sandiegos2k I did have it checked, that's when we found the play so do you know if that is normal and how much play is acceptable?
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