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Pilotdave · 02-20-2012, 02:12 PM

Latest questions in the brake rebuild saga! Would appreciate some input on the following:

1. With left rear hub off the car, I can move the end of the axle up/down or side/side about 1/8". I am not talking about play in/out of the differential housing. Also, I haven't (yet) pulled the right rear drum to check for similar play. Checking the books, I see no bearing indicated inside the axle housing at the hub end, so a worn bearing at that spot is not allowing this movement.

What amount of movement is normal? If 1/8" is excessive, what problems can this cause?

2. There's a grease fitting on the axle housing inboard of the plate to which the backing plate mounts. What is lubed via this fitting?

Thanks much! And here I thought I could assemble the left rear corner all on my own.

02-20-2012, 02:12 PM	#1
Pilotdave Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Grafton, MA Posts: 1,273	Axle Play at Hub End Latest questions in the brake rebuild saga! Would appreciate some input on the following: 1. With left rear hub off the car, I can move the end of the axle up/down or side/side about 1/8". I am not talking about play in/out of the differential housing. Also, I haven't (yet) pulled the right rear drum to check for similar play. Checking the books, I see no bearing indicated inside the axle housing at the hub end, so a worn bearing at that spot is not allowing this movement. What amount of movement is normal? If 1/8" is excessive, what problems can this cause? 2. There's a grease fitting on the axle housing inboard of the plate to which the backing plate mounts. What is lubed via this fitting? Thanks much! And here I thought I could assemble the left rear corner all on my own.