| Final Drive Stub Axle Play [message #357362] |
Fri, 31 July 2020 10:53  |
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Location: DFW
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So I was under my coach this morning, and I noticed that when pushing on the driver's side inner axle stub where it goes into the final drive, there was a good amt of play when pushing up and down.... I'd say it's a good 1/8" of movement.... I know some play in axle stubs is normal, but what would be the limit where I should start to worry? FWIW, the seal axle seal is tight.... I would assume with excess play the seal would wear rapidly and I would see some diff fluid leaking out.... Also, I don't notice any noise or anything coming from the drivetrain... The previous owner told be the coach has the 3.42 final drive, I believe from Cinnabar, so I don't believe it is original, either.
We're thinking about taking a long trip this weekend, so of course I'm a little worried that this may be something to be concerned about.
Mark S. '73 Painted Desert,
Manny 1 Ton Front End,
Howell Injection,
Leigh Harrison 4bag and Rear Brakes,
Fort Worth, TX
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