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sdkar

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Axle play?
« on: October 24, 2007, 05:23:57 PM »
Not sure if this is something new or just something I have never noticed before.  The rear axles of my 69 Camaro have some play when I move the axle in and out.  It is not much but I am wondering if it is contributing to a recent "rattle" noise I am getting while driving.  What is the amount, if any, that the axles should move in and out?  Is there anything I should do to take up this play? 

Steve
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Charley

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Re: Axle play?
« Reply #1 on: October 24, 2007, 05:36:52 PM »
A tiny bit is normal. There is a c clip holding the axle in. Maybe 1/8-3/16" ?
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Re: Axle play?
« Reply #2 on: October 24, 2007, 11:01:07 PM »
Quote from: sdkar on October 24, 2007, 05:23:57 PM
What is the amount, if any, that the axles should move in and out?

Steve -

The specification for the axle shaft end play is .002" - .020"  You can check it with a dial indicator.   :)

Paul
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sdkar

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Re: Axle play?
« Reply #3 on: October 24, 2007, 11:26:30 PM »
Got it measured and the tolerances are good.  Found the rattle while I was at it.  One of my exhaust pipes is hitting the underneath support plate that is on all convertibles. 

Thanks for the info.

Steve
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