91 Sami rear diff question....

spur · 06-29-2009, 12:06 AM

If I grab the rear drive shaft and move it around past the U joint and it sems to have a little slop in it where it goes in the rear diff.... what could the problem be?

Any expolded diagrams of a rear diff around this forum? Thanks in advance!

Silentbob · 06-29-2009, 05:11 AM

They do get a bit sloppy over the years. A certain amount is nothing worry about.
diffs.JPG
1. Oil seal
2. Bearing
3. Carrier
4. Joint flange
5. Bearing preload
adjusting spacer
6. Shim
7. Bearing
8. Bearing adjuster
9. Side bearing
10. Adjuster lock plate
11. Bevel gear pinion set
12. Bolt
13. Rear axle housing
14. Front axle housing
15. Bolt
16. Oil level plug
17. Gasket
18. Oil drain plug
19. Right case
20. Thrust washer
21. Joint
22. Thrust washer
23. Pinion shaft No. 2
24. Pinion shaft No. 1
25. Side gear set
26. Left case

spur · 07-04-2009, 01:52 AM

Hey thanks brother, that helps when I can see the guts!