Differential play

[silversup]

How much should you be able to turn the differential/driveshaft before the wheels start turning? Should it be right away or a little bit of a turn b4 you can feel the gears engage. I turn mines and i get a little bit of play before I get any movement. I also checked the pinion nut and it was not coming loose.

 

[WES1977]

does the shaft have play in it? Compare it to the front. I'm talking about not when your spinning but like up and down movement.

 

[4x4fiend]

"between 30 and 45 degrees slop is the norm. "
quoted off another sitre

 

[FatAzzRunner]

Yep. A little play is normal.

I kinda freaked out the 1st time I found mine like that so I called a major Diff. company and they said, it shouldnt be total slop but a little is fine.

 

[silversup]

I was worried because it seemed to be operating correctly. I do not have any play up and down or left and right. Thanx guys.

 

[MiniNate]

should be fine.

 

[silversup]

Thanks to those who posted. I had a loose companion bolt on the transfer case. Imma look more into this.