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juni78
10-09-2020, 02:29 PM
I had my 90 ZR-1 on jack stands. When checking movement of the rear wheels, I discover the left axle shaft will move in and out of the differential housing 1/4" or so. Also around the seal is oil leaking. The mileage is around 29k, so I doubt it is worn yoke. Do you have any experience with that?
richarde
10-15-2020, 05:42 PM
Looking at the workshop manual, the correct end play is 0.0005" minimum to 0.0085" maximum. Snap rings for the Dana 44 are specified from 0.050" up to 0.110". A possible reason for your excessive side movement may be a broken / dislodged snap ring. With excessive axle shaft movement, the seal may be compromised and leak.


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juni78
10-15-2020, 08:32 PM
Looking at the workshop manual, the correct end play is 0.0005? minimum to 0.0085? maximum. Snap rings for the Dana 44 are specified from 0.050? up to 0.110?. A possible reason for your excessive side movement may be a broken / dislodged snap ring. With excessive axle shaft movement, the seal may be compromised and leak.


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Thank you very much, it sounds logical to me. I will check it. I am going to replace rear u-joints anyway..:thumbsup: