2001 Chevrolet S 10 On 4wheel Drive Rear Passenger Axle Shaft Move Out About 1 8

2001 CHEVROLET S-10
133,000 MILES
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on 4wheel drive the rear passenger axle shaft can move in and out about 1/8 th to 1/4 in. is this still ok or is there a problem with the differential its self? There is no movement on the drivers side and no movement when you try to move it up and down.
Oct 28, 2012 at 7:15 PM
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yes, just play on the shaft for spider gears

Roy
Oct 28, 2012 at 7:23 PM
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