Hi all,



I have a problem with the rear axle , axle covered about 175,000miles

Lots of play on on near side Rear wheel, ( its not the wheel wobble you get from wheel bearing )

Its rotational play , about 3-4 inches before diff takes up,

Quite a bit of clicking , metalic noise from diff area,

The vehicle still drives Ok,

Yet the off side wheel there is minimal play....and no noise

I have not investigated any more than jacking wheels of ground,

I want to get some advice and be prepared.....

Any help and advice greatfully received, Thanks.........

 

Sounds like you may be driving on a gernaded diff that is refusing to die.
May want to drain the oil and look for metal.
Mike

 

What do you think the problem will be , Half shaft OR?

Any ideas,

What will the solution be ,

thanks

 

You better drain the diff and inspect for metal, I still believ you blew your diff, not a axle problem.
Mike

 

The Disco still drives and tows a car trailer fine,

Is it possible , that the vehicle can drive using the front wheels supplying the power..

 

I am amazed that you are still driving it with that sort of a potential problem facing you. Something is about to fail and the more you postpone checking it out, the worse $$$$$ it will be.
Get back to us when someone has had a chance to check it.
By the way, yes you can drive on the front diff if you lock your t/case.
Mike