Re: Dana 35 axle/c-clip play

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Jerry Bransford - 06 Jun 2007 23:16 GMT

That side-to-side axleshaft movement is perfectly normal. It's there
because the axleshafts must be pushed inward so the c-clip can be
accessed and removed for axleshaft removal. No worries

dabend wrote

> 94 YJ 4.0 Dana 3
>
> After 4 wheelin I started to notice a clunking noise coming from m
> rear end when I rock the jeep sideways (rock rollbar). I hav

narrowe

> it down to both axle shafts having alittle play in and out. I pulle
> the axle on one side and have noticed play in the c-clip and axl
> groove. Please see online video
>
> http://www.dabend.com/jeepin%20040.av
>
> Is this play normal? If not, what is worn, clip or shaft?
>
> The shaft teeth are in perfect condition. But, I did notice som

roug

> shavings around the end of the shaft (clip side not wheel). Th

c-cli

> groove seems smooth, just the tip edges. Also, the retaining shaf
> shows no sign of wear. Besides that inside the differential gear

look

> great
>
> Besides throwing the Dana 35 in the garbage, any suggestions so

> keep busy this weekend
>
> Chri

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Earle Horton - 07 Jun 2007 01:36 GMT

Heh, the axle shafts can be pushed inward only after the spider gear shaft
is removed. Wrong as usual, Jerry.

The play that should concern you is up-and-down axle play. This tells you
whether your axle bearings are bad or not.

Saludos cordiales,

Earle

> That side-to-side axleshaft movement is perfectly normal. It's there
> because the axleshafts must be pushed inward so the c-clip can be
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> >
> > Chris

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Jamie Mello - 07 Jun 2007 14:43 GMT

same here

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Mike Romain - 07 Jun 2007 18:10 GMT

So did Usenet have a brain fart or who posted all these old Jerry posts
here dated yesterday?

Someone playing fast and loose?

These are really old and I don't even think they are from this group to
start...

Mike
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> Heh, the axle shafts can be pushed inward only after the spider gear shaft
> is removed.

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