2003 GMC Yukon "excessive axle play" Questions

...the front of the vehicle up and shacking the tire from top to bottom and seeing if there is excessive play.If there is then you know it is a bearing if not then you know you have to look

...axle has 1/8 to 3/16 in and out play (axially) as felt at the tire. I believe it to be the source of a "tail wag" at about 40mph, but seems to go away at higher speed. What is the fix for this axial ...

...axle. If there is excessive play, I've found the clips that hold the side bearings in adjustment sheer off and let the bearings have excessive play leading to bearing failure. The difference in the ...

axle by hand while the transmission is in park. if they have excessive play that may be you culprit) changing the half shaft is much less time consuming than trying to rebuild the C.V.'s especially if

...then check axle...again. Remans are not always good and new ones are just a bit more expensive. Also, check the output shaft bearing for excess play. Also try rotating tires to confirm it's not

...If you think the play is excessive, drive the vehicle in tight circles, if popping is heard.... the CV Joint is bad and axle needs to be replaced. $300 is a far price. Wheel bearing or u ...

that your axle(s) are worn and have excessive play. I've seen it quite a few times. Is it on acceleration or when you brake? If it is when you brake, it is also possible that your rotors may be warped

...axle. It might be a worn pinion bearing in the front differential. Those can get louder with more speed. Check for excessive play in the yoke. I would also check the hub bearings on each front wheel. ...

the abs light has been going on at times. check the axle tone rings usually get damaged and then abs misreads info and thinks wheel is locking up.or you might have a wheel bearing with excessive play.

...normal, you should have a little movement the noise is the axle hitting the lock pin in the diff. hope this helps could be excessive play or clearance in side gear. or worn rear axle shaft