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Old 02-13-2012, 07:56 PM #1
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Right front axle play at the differential
I was checking out the new (1995) to me 4runner and noticed the left right cv joint has a lot of play at the diff. The play is in the diff where the cv goes in. Is this normal? I couldn't find any threads after doing a search. Thanks
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I know you said left front, but do you mean the passenger front? The splines get loose over time, and there is a bearing in there..but As long as its not leaking its probably fine. Its alot of work to pull that diff out.

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I've been told that a little play on the axle shafts is normal, and not a huge deal unless it's leaking or grinding or otherwise misbehaving.
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Yep. Right side. The left side has a torn boot and no grease. groan. The valve covers are leaking too badly to tell if the diff is leaking. I picked up the gaskets for the valve covers so once they're done I'll know more. I may just toss some UV dye in the diff. Nothing like buying a vehicle with 174k miles on it. Luckily it's a Toyota and was garage kept so the body is fine.
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Smell the oils. Haha. Diff oil smells very different than engine oil.
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I tried to smell the oil, check the viscosity etc. when I noticed the play. I didn't detect any gear lube, but everythings pretty soaked from the valve cover leaks. I'll replace the diff seal when I install the new alxles while changing the uneven brake disc while... Good times.
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Soak it down with some grease killer, Simple Green or that purple stuff.

And unless it's leaking, don't worry about the play. I asked my gear guy how much play was normal there, and his exact words were "just a bit more than you think there ought to be".
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