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I just finished repairing a bad inner seal on the front axle of my '91 FJ80. The seal want bad and the complete axle housing was filled with sludge. I totally disassembled the axle and thouroughly cleaned it out, all new gaskets and seals, and refilled with AMSOIL grease and oil.
My problem is that the symptom I was trying to fix is still there. When I turn hard to the right or left and romp on the gas, there is a repetative clunking sound coming from the corner I am turning towards.
When I had the birfield out and degreased, I noticed that there was around 1/16" or 3/32" of movement if I pulled and pushed on the inner and outer axle.
How much play should there be in this joint?
If it is the birfield like I think it might be, should I replace it with OEM, or is there a profield or longfield for the FJ80s?
Greg Grimmius
'91 FJ80--ARB Bullbar, Jacobs Offroad Ignition
My problem is that the symptom I was trying to fix is still there. When I turn hard to the right or left and romp on the gas, there is a repetative clunking sound coming from the corner I am turning towards.
When I had the birfield out and degreased, I noticed that there was around 1/16" or 3/32" of movement if I pulled and pushed on the inner and outer axle.
How much play should there be in this joint?
If it is the birfield like I think it might be, should I replace it with OEM, or is there a profield or longfield for the FJ80s?
Greg Grimmius
'91 FJ80--ARB Bullbar, Jacobs Offroad Ignition