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Front axle to transfer case movement

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by atlsmedic, Mar 5, 2022.

  1. Mar 5, 2022 at 5:09 PM
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    atlsmedic

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    I crawled under my truck for the first time in a while and notice that the front axles are somewhat loose when I grabbed them and rotated them. Is this normal?

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  2. Mar 5, 2022 at 5:11 PM
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    RyanDCLB

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  3. Mar 5, 2022 at 5:13 PM
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    Normal, if the drivers side has excessive play there's a ECGS bushing that replaces the stock needle bearing to resolve it. But some play is normal
     
  4. Mar 5, 2022 at 6:20 PM
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    It is completely normal to have play on inner axle where it connects to the center clamshell. The left (driver's) will have a little more play. Nothing to worry about.
     
  5. Mar 5, 2022 at 7:38 PM
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    atlsmedic

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    Thanks for the replies, homies.
     
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    Yes, normal to have a bit of in and out, and also up and down movement
     

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