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Old May 21, 2018 | 01:56 PM
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Hi everyone, the little Belgian comes back to ask for help, I noticed that after raising the back of my dodge with the help of the jack that my left rear wheel moved. I have attached photos to explain the problem, in fact it is the whole axis that moves in the dana 9. it moves of 2 or 3 millimeters. Is it possible that there is a setting inside?
 
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Old May 21, 2018 | 02:36 PM
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Mine moves too. I can see and hear it when it squeaks on the concrete floor when lifting. I've never had a problem in 235k so I don't worry about it.
 
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Old May 21, 2018 | 04:17 PM
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That's normal, nothing to worry about.
 
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Old May 22, 2018 | 09:15 AM
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There is supposed to be play in the bearings.as the bearings heat up when driving the tolerance gets tighter. Im sure a higher mileage truck will have a little more play then usual.
 
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Old May 22, 2018 | 09:15 AM
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Biggest issue is, the way the axles are held in. There are 'C' clips on the ends, and they have a bit of slop. It's normal.
 
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Old May 25, 2018 | 04:06 PM
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Biggest issue is, the way the axles are held in. There are 'C' clips on the ends, and they have a bit of slop. It's normal.
And if you of those clips ever breaks, you'll know......(flash back to California in the 80's-that was an interesting day)
 
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