Rear end - Half shaft rubbing axle at U-joint

[Joe L.]

Re: Rear end - Half shaft rubbing axle at U-joint

I think it is the angle of the picture. I've check and the clips are in the grooves all the way on both half shafts. Gave them an extra whack and they will not budge

Thanks all

Don------


Is the amount of clip exposed on each end the same? It does not look like it from what I can see. If the amount of clip exposed is not the same on both ends, then the clip is not fully seated. If it is the same on both sides, it still could be that the clip is not fully seated but in that case it's not seated on both sides.

I have found that trying to drive in an unseated clip end is usually not successful. The u-joint bearing caps must first be further compressed.

[Michael M.]

Re: Rear end - Half shaft rubbing axle at U-joint

Hopefully someone has the specs for OEM shock fully extended. I used modern delco gas shocks. It would be nice to compare.

Thanks to all.

Don

I believe the spec for maximum length of the rear shock, fully extended, is 14 1/4 inches.

Mike