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BCOWANWHEELS · 08-19-2009, 10:10 PM

i just installed new wheel bearings and seals in my 12 bolt rear axle. its in my 1972 1/2 ton. i installed everything just as it came out and in same order. i noticed today i can move both tires in and out about 1/4" seems like. i installed the c-clips just like they came out same with the cross pin & pin retainning bolt in my eaton posi. is this normal ? i realize you have to be able to push the axle inwards to remove the c-clips but i thought once you put the cross pin back in the carrier the end of the axle shaft you shouldnt have 1/4 inch play should I ?
ANY HELP IS APPRECIATED
BOB

08-19-2009, 10:10 PM	#1
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	12 bolt rear axle question i just installed new wheel bearings and seals in my 12 bolt rear axle. its in my 1972 1/2 ton. i installed everything just as it came out and in same order. i noticed today i can move both tires in and out about 1/4" seems like. i installed the c-clips just like they came out same with the cross pin & pin retainning bolt in my eaton posi. is this normal ? i realize you have to be able to push the axle inwards to remove the c-clips but i thought once you put the cross pin back in the carrier the end of the axle shaft you shouldnt have 1/4 inch play should I ? ANY HELP IS APPRECIATED BOB __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16



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