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steppside69 · 03-15-2011, 08:20 PM

I have a question about the rear axle bearing, I was changing the rear brakes on my truck and noticed what appears to me to be ALOT of play both thrust (About 1/4-3/8") And up and down (About 1/16 + or -") I dont know if that is acceptable or I have a problem?

The truck is a 2006

silverado z71 ext. cab 5.3l
It has 80k miles and has a intermediate noise from 1st to 2nd. Sometimes it will make a clunking sound but will not do it all the time. I also noticed a slight vibration when coasting to a stop light. Thought that it maybe in the tranny so I put the truck in neutral while coasting and the vibration was still there. I hope that there is nothing wrong but my gut is saying something else, Thanks for the info/guidence
Eric

03-15-2011, 08:20 PM	#1
steppside69 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rossford,Ohio Posts: 291	Rear axle bearings I have a question about the rear axle bearing, I was changing the rear brakes on my truck and noticed what appears to me to be ALOT of play both thrust (About 1/4-3/8") And up and down (About 1/16 + or -") I dont know if that is acceptable or I have a problem? The truck is a 2006 silverado z71 ext. cab 5.3l It has 80k miles and has a intermediate noise from 1st to 2nd. Sometimes it will make a clunking sound but will not do it all the time. I also noticed a slight vibration when coasting to a stop light. Thought that it maybe in the tranny so I put the truck in neutral while coasting and the vibration was still there. I hope that there is nothing wrong but my gut is saying something else, Thanks for the info/guidence Eric __________________ 69 chevy stepside (project) 2006 Silverado Z71 Ext. cab 2005 Saturn VUE (wifes dd)



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