My 86 SS, 90K miles, has left side axle knock probably due to a worn C clip groove. Also there is a jolt when shifting to D from N, idle speed is 650. As a semi permanent, budget friendly fix, could I use a thicker C clip to fill the excessive space in the axle groove(assuming the groove/C clip being worn is the cause). I believe there may have been an issue with the 7 5/8" axle produced at the Buffalo plant.
The manual does not give details on checking a rear end externally but here is what I have noted:
-rotational play at pinion = 1/8"
-rotational play at left wheel 1/4"
There is about 1/8" in out movement of the left axle, 1/16" at the right axle.
The manual does not give details on checking a rear end externally but here is what I have noted:
-rotational play at pinion = 1/8"
-rotational play at left wheel 1/4"
There is about 1/8" in out movement of the left axle, 1/16" at the right axle.