c clip rear end issue

[comaaron]

a few weeks ago my axel came out due to the c clip coming out i put my c clip back in and changed the outer bearing there seems to be to much slack in the axel on passenger side the driver side is tighter i figure the c clip will come back out what could couse all the slack could it be that side gear in the rear end need help

[Automan2164]

Is the groove where the c-clip goes in worn in any way? Is the centerpin in the carrier worn in any way?

 

Rob L.

[Eagle]

"Too much" is sort of imprecise. How much end play is there?

[HOrnbrod]

X2 on the center pin.

[comaaron]

thier is a gap between the center pin and the passenger side axel end its a very visable gap the other side is not as big i think maybe that side gear need a shim or something i can pull on the axel and is moves back in forth alot more than the drivers side cause i jacked that side up to see how much play it had and it only had a little play

[Automan2164]

...i jacked that side up to see how much play it had and it only had a little play...

 

Play is measured in thousanths (0.00X), using a dial indicator. "A little" I still too general. Sorry...

 

Can you take pics of the carrier/spiders?

Rob L.

[jpdocdave]

sounds like too much play is enough for the c clip to come out.

 

i agree w/ automan, its either the groove on the shaft is worn, or the center pin, or both.

[Eagle]

Out of curiosity, is this a Dana 35 or a Mopar 8-1/4?