Symptoms of a bad axle?
 

Hello, just checking in with you guys on what the symptoms of a worn would be. I have newer rear bearings and was checking around the rear end yesterday and noticed I have some noticeable play on my drivers axle that does not exist on the passenger side. This is not in/out play, but up and down and side to side. Is there supposed to be a very tight tolerance her? And what what be happening if this play was excessive? Thanks!
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Re: Symptoms of a bad axle?
 

If the play you are talking about is at the wheel (moves up/down left/right) it seems like that would be play at the bearing.

Re: Symptoms of a bad axle?
 

What axle do you have? If it is a full-floating axle, you may just need to go in there and tighten the spindle nut/lock ring/nut combo to take the slack out of the bearing. If it is a semi-floating axle, check the flange mounting bolts. make sure they are all there and tight. If you pass both of these tests, your bearings are probably toast.

Re: Symptoms of a bad axle?
 

Did you replace the races when you replaced the bearings? Bearings will wear a pattern into the race over time, and if you just replace the bearings you could have a mismatch.