1989 Mercury Station Wagon in out pull on axle stubs

1989 MERCURY SABLE STATION WAGON
122,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SHONEYZ
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i can pull the wheel in out about half inch on rear axle both sides no other movement not up down or side to side but just a in out movement either by pulling wheel out or ppushing in whats the problem its a ford tract loc 8.8 3.55 gears as from factory thank you
Jun 15, 2010 at 10:14 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Movement is normal in C clip type diff. as long as no oil leaks and no bearing your O.K.
Jun 15, 2010 at 2:23 PM
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