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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Maintenance => Topic started by: sdkar on October 24, 2007, 05:23:57 PM

Title: Axle play?
Post by: sdkar on October 24, 2007, 05:23:57 PM

Not sure if this is something new or just something I have never noticed before.  The rear axles of my 69 Camaro have some play when I move the axle in and out.  It is not much but I am wondering if it is contributing to a recent "rattle" noise I am getting while driving.  What is the amount, if any, that the axles should move in and out?  Is there anything I should do to take up this play? 

Steve

Title: Re: Axle play?
Post by: Charley on October 24, 2007, 05:36:52 PM

A tiny bit is normal. There is a c clip holding the axle in. Maybe 1/8-3/16" ?

Title: Re: Axle play?
Post by: 1968RSZ28 on October 24, 2007, 11:01:07 PM

Quote from: sdkar on October 24, 2007, 05:23:57 PM

What is the amount, if any, that the axles should move in and out?

Steve -

The specification for the axle shaft end play is .002" - .020"  You can check it with a dial indicator.   :)

Paul

Title: Re: Axle play?
Post by: sdkar on October 24, 2007, 11:26:30 PM

Got it measured and the tolerances are good.  Found the rattle while I was at it.  One of my exhaust pipes is hitting the underneath support plate that is on all convertibles. 

Thanks for the info.

Steve