Axel shaft hot

Thanks for replies

How will I go about finding what tolerance it's at as I don't have a gauge to measure it with, is there a tried and tested methods otherwise? There should be only very slight movement in and out with the shaft in place? None at all it needs backing off, load and loads it needs adjusting up correct?

Gear oil level should be spot on was only filled recently, will double check.


Gonna jack the back up tomorrow see how freely it spins etc. And try taking the shaft out. Not had a chance yet.

As for the axel narrowing that was done by someone who knew their onions and the axel went into the car pretty easy nothing seemed out of place or untrue, all though it has only been in the car a little while, last few runs have been more.of a shake down seeing how it's all running now it's back together.

The shafts and bearings are of unknown age though as u got a good deal on them as I wanted to keep my bolt pattern so bearing is still the most likely culprit I think.

Anything in particular I should look out for when the shaft is out? Hoping might just need some extra grease packing in it for an easy fix! If only!