gonzo50
10-20-2003, 01:02 PM
I've noticed that there is a little free play in the driveshaft when the vehicle is parked, I got up under the car and grabbed the driveshaft with one hand to see if I could rotate it any, I got about 1/4" turn in back and forth motion.
Also right behind the pinion flange there is a plastic ring of some sort that spins freely, I can spin it with my finger 360 degrees. Is this normal or should I be concerned ?
I'm not sure if the stock driveshaft had this play or not. I know that the four bolts that hold the stock driveshaft to the pinion flange were on very tight, so by loosening the four bolts by hand, can this put undo pressure on the pinion flange, bearing assy., pinion seal, or anything associated with the differential, or ring & pinion ? there isn't any leak, any response would be appreciated. THANKS.
Also right behind the pinion flange there is a plastic ring of some sort that spins freely, I can spin it with my finger 360 degrees. Is this normal or should I be concerned ?
I'm not sure if the stock driveshaft had this play or not. I know that the four bolts that hold the stock driveshaft to the pinion flange were on very tight, so by loosening the four bolts by hand, can this put undo pressure on the pinion flange, bearing assy., pinion seal, or anything associated with the differential, or ring & pinion ? there isn't any leak, any response would be appreciated. THANKS.