rear clunk

bdub475 · Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2014 6:27 pm Post subject: rear clunk

I have a clunking at the passenger side rear. I lifted the rear and I can move the drum in and out. It has about a 1/16 inch of play. I tried to torque the nut with my 230 lb ass bouncing on a 36 inch bar and it still wouldn't stop the clunking. So I pulled the drum and the axle is what is moving in and out. Is this an indication that the bearing is bad?

Dr OnHolliday · Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2014 7:06 pm Post subject:

Undoubtedly.
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bdub475 · Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2014 7:32 pm Post subject:

I just lifted the other side and and it is exactly the same. Almost dead on 0.100th play per side.

bdub475 · Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2014 7:32 pm Post subject:

Should there be any axle end play at all?


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