Axle issue with 4 gen, movement?
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From: Indianapolis, IN
Car: 1986 IROC
Engine: 400 SBC bored .060
Transmission: Tremec TKO
Axle issue with 4 gen, movement?
I was moving my car when I noticed that if I push on the side of the car, it would move and make a bit of a pop. I got under the car and there is nothing loose that I can find, but I noticed that if I pull on the axle it moves in and out, not very much, but a little, is this normal? Everything is tight, the wheel is tight, the backing plate too, I have no idea if this is correct or not? Any help appreciated
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Car: 87 GTA
Engine: L98
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Re: Axle issue with 4 gen, movement?
The axles are held in with c-clips, not bolted in with flanges, so there is some play in the groove that the c-clip fits in. Perfectly normal for SOME play.
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Re: Axle issue with 4 gen, movement?
If it has an Auburn differential then the axle end play will increase as the wear increases n the Auburn. It's nothing to worry about. Most GM rear ends have some axle end play.
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