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juni78 · 10-09-2020

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

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

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Originally Posted by richarde

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..

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juni78 Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Prague, Czech Republic Posts: 32	Moving axle shaft 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? __________________ 1994 Skoda Favorit 136L 2009 - 2004 BMW M3 E46 2008-2010 (R.I.P. dear friend) 2003 BMW M3 E46 2012- 2008 BMW 5 2011- 2006 Dodge RAM 1500 5.7 HEMI 2014 - (hardwork) 1995 Corvette C4 LT-1 2014 - 1990 ZR-1 Black/Black #2526 2019 -

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richarde Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 68	Re: Moving axle shaft 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. Sent from my iPad using ZR-1 Net Registry __________________ Richard 1990, numbers 1821 and 2391 1821 - owned since Nov 2002, charcoal / Gray, Stainless headers, B&B system, 4.10's 2391 - owned since Jan 2019, Black / Black, have completed restoration. Jeal headers, Corsa system, 4.10's, Aluminum flywheel with Carolina clutch. Last edited by richarde; 10-18-2020 at 04:49 AM. Reason: insert " in place of ?