Why does my rear axle have play?
It is normal for some in and out play for the axles, if you remove the rear end cover and remove the pin then push in the axles an axle keeper will fall out out of the groove in the end of the axle then you can remove the axle then you can replace the outer bearings and seals, make sure you check the axle itself where …
Should there be any play in rear axle?
Yes the shaft is supposed to have some play, 1/4″ sounds slightly excessive although I wouldn’t worry about it, it can’t hurt anything in there. Limited slip axles will actually get more play as the clutches wear out which can be fixed by replacing the clutches.
How is rear axle shaft end play adjustment?
In a differential/mechanism for transmitting power from a drive shaft to the axle shafts of a motor vehicle, an axle shaft end play adjuster is threadingly disposed at the end of the axle shaft adjacent the differential pinion shaft. The end play adjuster limits the range of axially inward movement of the axle shaft.
Can a differential be rebuilt?
A complete rear differential replacement includes replacing the housing, gears, bearings, and seals. The average time it takes a certified mechanic to perform a differential rebuild at a shop is usually three to five hours. A rebuild on a commercial vehicle by someone without prior experience could take much longer.
Is it normal to play your rear end axle?
To be honest i consider your axle play normal, as well as the “clunk” the big thing to keep your ears out for is bearing failure since that was the weak sot in the GM `10 bolts from 88-98. Otherwise it will be pretty much trouble free.
What does it mean when your differential is making a noise?
While there is no help for our singing, we can help you diagnose the sounds coming from a differential gone bad. A clunk, whine, or howl can signal a worn-out pinion gear, bad bearings, or a faulty gear installation. Sometimes, the noise is not differential-related, but is caused by other driveline or axle components.
Which is worse a bad differential or a bad car?
We don’t know which sounds worse—car guys singing show tunes in the shower or a howling differential. While there is no help for our singing, we can help you diagnose the sounds coming from a differential gone bad.
Why is my rear end axle too thin?
The major cause for concern is if there has been some wear on the C-clip that holds the axle in place causing the C-clip to be too thin. Only check I know of is to open the diff and physically remove the c-clip to inspect.