I recently replaced both rear axles on my 1982 300 TDT. The spline
shafts at the differential end of the axles was slightly shorter on
the new axles, and when I kept the ****ms in place that were there
originally, it was not possible to get the retaining clips in place
that hold the spline shafts in place. So I removed the new axles,
removed the ****ms, and then put the axles back in and was able to get
the ****ms in place.
The ****m on the left side was thicker than the ****m on the right
side. The difference in the lengths of the spline shafts was pretty
much equal. I tried the thinner ****m on the left side with the new
axle, but the ****m was still too big and I couldn't get the clip in
even with the thinner ****m in place. It's maybe .3 mm thick. So I
put that side together without a ****m too.
But now I am wondering if there is too much end play on that axle at
the differential. I have driven about 300 mile with the new axles in
place. There is a big improvement in smoothness and I do not notice
any problems.
Does anyone have any advice on this?
Also, does anyone know what the end play should be? How could I
measure that? What is the thickness of the thinnest ****m available?
What happens if the end play is too great?
Thanks.
Paul
