The end play shaft refers to the axial movement allowed in a shaft within a mechanical assembly, such as in a motor or gearbox. It is the distance the shaft can move back and forth along its axis without causing mechanical interference or damage. Proper end play is crucial to ensure smooth operation and to maintain the alignment of components, preventing wear or failure. Adjustments to end play can be made using shims or other methods to achieve the desired clearance.
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The steering intermediate shaft connects the end of a column to the rack. The shaft can have more problems in a pickup than in a car.
pull your tire of take your brake shoe off pull the end nut of the shaft take a pickle fork an pop the shaft out the tranny an then pop the other end by the rotor then pull the shaft out an but new one in an but all bake together
Drive shaft? using a 12 point box end wrench that fits (5/16 i think) the bolts attaching the shaft to both the tranny and rear end, watch your head too, the drive shaft is not forgiving
Take the grip off. If there is a green mark at the butt end of the shaft the shaft is stiff.
You would need someone to look under the vehicle at the drive shaft while you try to move. If the drive shaft spins, but you don't move, its the rear end. No spinning drive shaft, then you have no clutch.
End-play is measured by determining the amount of axial movement between two components, such as a shaft and its housing. To measure end-play, you can use a dial indicator placed against the component while applying force in one direction, then in the opposite direction, and recording the total movement. The difference between the maximum and minimum positions indicates the end-play. This measurement is crucial for ensuring proper clearances and functionality in mechanical assemblies.
It works with gears on both ends of a shaft in stead of a chain. If you have two wheels and they both have gears just like a chain drive but replace the chain with a single shaft that also has gears on each end, you will understand how a shaft drive works.
Could be either. You need to have someone who knows about rear axles look at it.