> I recently removed the rear axle to have the pinon flange hard
> chromed & ground and to replace all the oil seals. After re-assembly
> I noticed that the left axle shaft can be moved in & out about 1/8"
> while the right has no such movement. I tried to keep the shims with
> the appropriate shafts, because one set was thicker than the other.
> The shaft that moves has the thicker shims & the one that does not
> move has the thinner shims.
>
> Is this normal? Does it make a difference? Should I swap the shims?
Definitely not normal. The inner ends of the shafts basically bear on each
other (through a small block in the differential), so the clearance should be
the same on both sides even if the shim packs are not equal thickness. It
sounds to me like something is seriously askew, like perhaps one of the axle
tubes is pulling out of the pumpkin, and investigation is in order.
Randall
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