t-case output play?

[hobiesbestfriend]

I've had a bit of a vibration in my 85 runner. recently pulled my front driveshaft to replace a ujoint, and figured on checking the rear. there is play where the rear driveshaft attaches to the T-Case output flange. Bolts are all there and tight. Is this normal? I'd say at least 1/8" in each direction. Is this something that can be tightened up if need be? Or is there some bearing damage in the T-Case? There is no play at the ujoint, just on the flange and inside the case I guess. Any help or ideas?

 

[KLF]

That sounds a little too much to me. There is a bearing retainer that can be pulled off, and just the output shaft bearing can be replaced, pretty easy job. You'll need to drain the t-case, and get a new seal and stake nut too. I can't remember if there's a gasket under that retainer, and I'm too lazy now to look it up. Your dealer parts guy can tell you.

USE OEM BEARINGS.

 

[hobiesbestfriend]

cheers. As far as the OEM bearings go, if I was buying a T-Case upgrade kit from a reputable dealer(recomendations?), should I look for one without bearings so I can replace them with OEM's instead or can I trust that the upgraded parts will have good bearings with them?

 

[2ndGenToyotaFan]

I'd pull the rear drive shaft out and see if the flange nut is just loose..... If not:

Here's some of the best directions you're gonna find:

http://www.marlincrawler.com/htm/transfercase/470install/installation.htm

Do steps 1 and 2, then skip to 7 and 8....

I'd call CruiserDan for parts. Or Marlin Crawler, but I don't know if they sell just the bearing separately...