replacing 8.8 pinion seal

[farmer]

Yeah I hear you there. I'm going to run it as is, if I can avoid the hassle of disassembling everything I will.

 

[marcus21]

Anybody knows what is a normal backlash for a rear axle on a Ranger 97? I lift the truck and the wheel is moving 1/8" in the axle direction. Could it be the C clip that would be broken inside the differential?

 

[Sasquatch_Ryda]

Backlash is the ring gear to pinion gear clearance and should be .008" to .015".

Some in and out end play is normal for a c clip style differential. If it is a limited slip differential and the clutches are badly worn it can cause excessive end play.

 

[farmer]

Backlash is the ring gear to pinion gear clearance and should be .008" to .015".

Some in and out end play is normal for a c clip style differential. If it is a limited slip differential and the clutches are badly worn it can cause excessive end play.

I just went through this with my truck too, but a had about 1/2" slop in the axles, I pulled them both and replaced the orings on the axle shafts and it is much better!
And Welcome to the forum!