Reply to "side shaft play"

jtpanteraMember

The side output shaft has a tapered roller bearing and when properly loaded (shimed), I do not recall any wobble of the output axle. Although, Unless the bearing failed (unlikely), I don't recognize internally what would cause the clicking. If the tapered bearing's load was incorreect, it is likely that the interface between the pinion and crown gear would be off creating unusual wear on those valuable parts and most likely a whining noise. Then the tapered bearing is the least of your issues.

Thus, I would be more suspect of the u-joints and halfshaft.

Should you inspect the halfshafts and believe it is coming from inside the ZF, and if you are mechanically inclined and own a hydraulic press and have some creativity to fab some crude tools to faciliate pressing the tapered bearing off the output shaft, you can do this and save a bunch of moola. If you care to venture into your ZF and need an assist, feel free to give me a call 713.553.5475 - John

8/24/092:38 PM

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