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Old Sep 24, 2014 | 07:49 PM
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dana 60 question

i want to know if its normal , i turn the pinion left to right and i feel a little slack... how can i check that
 
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Old Sep 24, 2014 | 08:29 PM
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There is supposed to be some. It's called backlash, and the manual tells how much is within tolerance. A dial gauge is the best way to check it.
 
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Like Ted said, radial play (round and round or twist) is ok to a stated tolerance. Sorry I do not know myself or I would tell ya.

Axial play (up, down, left and right) directional play is not good. Could be a bad pinion bearing or loose pinion nut?

While you are under there insp your U-joints and lube them.
 
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ok i think is good ... and i drop the oil so without oil , the sound was just more scary... because i was doing a refresh and change kinpin ... so
thats Buddy to the reply... thanks...
 
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"change kinpin"...have fun with that job....
 
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