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Old Jan 6, 2005 | 02:39 AM
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97Exp..Rear Diff?....Axle?

While changing a rear wheel stud, I noticed that there was around 1/4" in-out axle play. No diff noise present - or oil leaks. Probably wouldn't have noticed this without doing the stud replacement.
Q. Is this sort of play normal? If not, can anyone suggest a good place to start troubleshooting? The manual isn't too specific on the subject!
Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Many thanks.

Paul
 
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Old Jan 6, 2005 | 03:36 AM
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I don't know if it's normal on those vehicles but it's like that on my truck. 1yr of driving like that and no problems. Even had the dif apart and 3rd member out. No chewing on the axels or spider gears.

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