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loose back wheels - 12/27/2007 4:21:12 PM    Fishin_Freak   Posts: 5 Joined: 9/13/2006 Status: offline While I was changing the back brake pads on my '98 Blazer, I noticed that I could grab the wheel and move it in and out at least 1/16th of an inch.  This seems like a lot of play in the axle.  Am I right, or is this normal?  Also, I've had my wheels balanced twice and I still get a bad shimy over 60 mph.  I thought this might be a symptom of the problem.  Any and all help would be appreciated! Post #: 1

RE: loose back wheels - 12/27/2007 5:06:18 PM    swartlkk Posts: 15292 Joined: 5/1/2005 From: Waterloo, NY Status: online My Bravada had this same play in it, but seemed like more than a 1/16 of an inch.  I didn't have any problems though.  Have you had your u-joints replaced recently?  Your vibration could be caused by bad u-joints or having the driveshaft out of phase.  If you have recently had the u-joints replaced, try unbolting the driveshaft at the rear axle and rotating it 180*. _____________________________ Kyle- My Restoration Projects Please Do Not PM for Tech Help (in reply to Fishin_Freak) Post #: 2

RE: loose back wheels - 12/27/2007 10:10:14 PM    Chevy Lover General Tech Moderator Posts: 3411 Joined: 6/11/2006 From: Vancouver. B.C. Canada Status: offline The play in the axle is normal. That is the "c" clip in the axle groove and the diff side bearing clearances combined. Did you have all 4 wheels balanced? Where do you feel the shimmy? If you feel it in the steering wheel, it's coming from the front. If you feel it in the seat or floor, it's from the rear. _____________________________ Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day, teach a man to fish, and he will sit on a boat drinking beer for a life time (in reply to swartlkk) Post #: 3

RE: loose back wheels - 1/2/2008 9:21:09 AM    swartlkk Posts: 15292 Joined: 5/1/2005 From: Waterloo, NY Status: online *Moving to Steering, Suspension, & Drivetrain* I'm moving this to the Steering, Suspension, & Drivetrain section where others can find it should anyone be asking the same question. _____________________________ Kyle- My Restoration Projects Please Do Not PM for Tech Help (in reply to Chevy Lover) Post #: 4

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