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Seriously, is the axle supposed to do this?

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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 08:23 PM
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Default Seriously, is the axle supposed to do this?
Is this too loose?

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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 08:28 PM
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thats just normal play that the axle has. no worries
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That doesn't look right to me.
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It's completely normal for an axle to habe some end play. Its where the c clip holds the axle in at the side gears and the cross pin.
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Originally Posted by 90xjlaredo
It's completely normal for an axle to habe some end play. Its where the c clip holds the axle in at the side gears and the cross pin.
^ this
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Yes im a technician at a jeep dealership and ive worked on tons of them. You can take a brand new jeep and they do the same thing.
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