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Dana 30 Axle Shaft Endplay Question

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by rixcj, Oct 11, 2008.

  1. rixcj

    rixcj Member

    Hi, guys.

    Is there supposed to be an acceptable amount of endplay in a Dana 30 front axle shaft? I jacked up the drivers side of my jeep up today, and put a crowbar in the center of the left axle u-joint. The crowbar was also wedged against the axle yoke. This allowed me to pry the axle outward. It moved about 1/8 to 3/16".

    Is this normal? If not, how can I tighten it up? I looked in my FSM, but couldn't find any info on this. TIA.

    Rich
     
    rixcj, Oct 11, 2008
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  2. 80cj

    80cj Member

    That is about the normal amount of axle end float on a D30. It is contolled by a snap ring in the wheel hub on the outer end and a teflon thrust washer against the spindle on the inner side.
     
    80cj, Oct 11, 2008
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  3. rixcj

    rixcj Member

    Thanks!
     
    rixcj, Oct 12, 2008
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