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930 differential gears
Hello
'79 930 Euro , standard diff , non lsd Replaced cv joints on LH driveshaft , in phase etc & reinstalled on car. When in gear & just the LH rear jacked up with wheel removed ,noticed that when rotate the hub back & forth , there is approx 10mm rotational free play at the flange OD at the trans. Is this typical ? |
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04-30-2021, 12:32 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Loverland, CO
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Yes. It’s called lash. Too much is a sign of wear, but unless you’ve tracked it a lot it really best on it, it’s unlikely you have a problem.
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04-30-2021, 06:49 AM
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Thanks for that , I know there should be some back lash , but was interested to know what might be too much
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04-30-2021, 08:19 AM
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