axle rocking in and out making noise

1998 FORD F-150
400,000 MILES • 4.6L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CANNIE
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I have a 1998 F150 Rear axle has been making a knocking sound for a couple months. I pulled the rear tires, and break assembly. When I grab on to the rear axle by the lug nuts and do a Push/pull motion, it seams to have a bit of play, and makes that knocking sound. What should I do?? 2 years ago I changed the rear end seals and bearings, when the back of truck rock back and forth it make this cluck cluck cluck noise,please what can i do to stop it? thank you
Aug 22, 2014 at 5:54 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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The first thing I would do is remove the diff cover and check to make sure nothing has come loose at the axle retainers. A small amount if in and out play is expected, but should be minimal.
Aug 22, 2014 at 8:06 PM
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