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 35
>
> After 4 wheelin I started to notice a clunking noise coming from my
> rear end when I rock the jeep sideways (rock rollbar). I have
narrowed
> it down to both axle shafts having alittle play in and out. I pulled
> the axle on one side and have noticed play in the c-clip and axle
> groove. Please see online video:
>
> http://www.dabend.com/jeepin%20040.avi
>
> Is this play normal? If not, what is worn, clip or shaft??
>
> The shaft teeth are in perfect condition. But, I did notice some
rough
> shavings around the end of the shaft (clip side not wheel). The
c-clip
> groove seems smooth, just the tip edges. Also, the retaining shaft
> shows no sign of wear. Besides that inside the differential gears
looks
> great.
>
> Besides throwing the Dana 35 in the garbage, any suggestions so I
can
> keep busy this weekend?
>
> Chris
>
>
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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

"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***-dot-net.no-spam.invalid> wrote in message
news:1181168189_18083@sp12lax.superfeed.net...
> 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 35
> >
> > After 4 wheelin I started to notice a clunking noise coming from my
> > rear end when I rock the jeep sideways (rock rollbar). I have
> narrowed
> > it down to both axle shafts having alittle play in and out. I pulled
> > the axle on one side and have noticed play in the c-clip and axle
> > groove. Please see online video:
> >
> > http://www.dabend.com/jeepin%20040.avi
> >
> > Is this play normal? If not, what is worn, clip or shaft??
> >
> > The shaft teeth are in perfect condition. But, I did notice some
> rough
> > shavings around the end of the shaft (clip side not wheel). The
> c-clip
> > groove seems smooth, just the tip edges. Also, the retaining shaft
> > shows no sign of wear. Besides that inside the differential gears
> looks
> > great.
> >
> > Besides throwing the Dana 35 in the garbage, any suggestions so I
> can
> > keep busy this weekend?
> >
> > Chris
> >
> >
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>
>
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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

"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***-dot-net.no-spam.invalid> wrote in message
news:1181168189_18083@sp12lax.superfeed.net...
> 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 35
> >
> > After 4 wheelin I started to notice a clunking noise coming from my
> > rear end when I rock the jeep sideways (rock rollbar). I have
> narrowed
> > it down to both axle shafts having alittle play in and out. I pulled
> > the axle on one side and have noticed play in the c-clip and axle
> > groove. Please see online video:
> >
> > http://www.dabend.com/jeepin%20040.avi
> >
> > Is this play normal? If not, what is worn, clip or shaft??
> >
> > The shaft teeth are in perfect condition. But, I did notice some
> rough
> > shavings around the end of the shaft (clip side not wheel). The
> c-clip
> > groove seems smooth, just the tip edges. Also, the retaining shaft
> > shows no sign of wear. Besides that inside the differential gears
> looks
> > great.
> >
> > Besides throwing the Dana 35 in the garbage, any suggestions so I
> can
> > keep busy this weekend?
> >
> > Chris
> >
> >
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>
>
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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

"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***-dot-net.no-spam.invalid> wrote in message
news:1181168189_18083@sp12lax.superfeed.net...
> 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 35
> >
> > After 4 wheelin I started to notice a clunking noise coming from my
> > rear end when I rock the jeep sideways (rock rollbar). I have
> narrowed
> > it down to both axle shafts having alittle play in and out. I pulled
> > the axle on one side and have noticed play in the c-clip and axle
> > groove. Please see online video:
> >
> > http://www.dabend.com/jeepin%20040.avi
> >
> > Is this play normal? If not, what is worn, clip or shaft??
> >
> > The shaft teeth are in perfect condition. But, I did notice some
> rough
> > shavings around the end of the shaft (clip side not wheel). The
> c-clip
> > groove seems smooth, just the tip edges. Also, the retaining shaft
> > shows no sign of wear. Besides that inside the differential gears
> looks
> > great.
> >
> > Besides throwing the Dana 35 in the garbage, any suggestions so I
> can
> > keep busy this weekend?
> >
> > Chris
> >
> >
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>
>
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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

"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***-dot-net.no-spam.invalid> wrote in message
news:1181168189_18083@sp12lax.superfeed.net...
> 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 35
> >
> > After 4 wheelin I started to notice a clunking noise coming from my
> > rear end when I rock the jeep sideways (rock rollbar). I have
> narrowed
> > it down to both axle shafts having alittle play in and out. I pulled
> > the axle on one side and have noticed play in the c-clip and axle
> > groove. Please see online video:
> >
> > http://www.dabend.com/jeepin%20040.avi
> >
> > Is this play normal? If not, what is worn, clip or shaft??
> >
> > The shaft teeth are in perfect condition. But, I did notice some
> rough
> > shavings around the end of the shaft (clip side not wheel). The
> c-clip
> > groove seems smooth, just the tip edges. Also, the retaining shaft
> > shows no sign of wear. Besides that inside the differential gears
> looks
> > great.
> >
> > Besides throwing the Dana 35 in the garbage, any suggestions so I
> can
> > keep busy this weekend?
> >
> > Chris
> >
> >
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>
>
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same here

 

same here

 

same here

 

same here

 

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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Earle Horton wrote:
> Heh, the axle shafts can be pushed inward only after the spider gear shaft
> is removed.