shaft play

[drivert51]

after taking the tub off today i gave the drivetrain a quick look. i grabbed the front drive shaft and twisted, it had a lot of play. how much is too much? rear drive shaft a some but not as much. the steering shaft has some play also. are they adjustable?

 

[CJ]

Play as when you twisted the complete drive shaft rotated or as the splines allowed each section to rotate?

 

[drivert51]

Play as when you twisted the complete drive shaft rotated or as the splines allowed each section to rotate?

complete drive shaft rotated, no spline slippage.

 

[CJim7]

complete drive shaft rotated, no spline slippage.

Some play is normal. How many degrees of play do you estimate?

 

[drivert51]

Some play is normal. How many degrees of play do you estimate?

front drive shaft = about 1.5-2 inches, rear = about an inch

 

[mtnwhlr]

I would not worry about it.

 

[drivert51]

any thoughts on if the steering box can be adjusted? looks like there's an adjustment screw on top

 

[CJ]

Is it play in the shaft or backlash in the Transmission / Transfer Case ?

 

[CJ]

any thoughts on if the steering box can be adjusted? looks like there's an adjustment screw on top

OK, drive shaft or steering shaft? Two completely different parts!

 

[drivert51]

OK, drive shaft or steering shaft? Two completely different parts!

both actually

 

[CJim7]

OK, drive shaft or steering shaft? Two completely different parts!

I think He's got two separate questions in one thread CJ,
I'll tackle the driveline....

When I say "degree of play"....picture your driveline cut in half and looking at the circle, how many degrees do you think its turning.....45*? 90*?

 

[drivert51]

I think He's got two separate questions in one thread CJ,
I'll tackle the driveline....

When I say "degree of play"....picture your driveline cut in half and looking at the circle, how many degrees do you think its turning.....45*? 90*?

45 or slightly less

 

[CJim7]

45 or slightly less

Oh you're fine. Dont worry about that at all

 

[drivert51]

Oh you're fine. Dont worry about that at all

cool, thanks

 

[mtnwhlr]

If has power steering you will have play without the fluid running thru the box.