Backlash in front axle

ok so how much is too much ?? with the front wheels jacked up i can rotate the wheels about 8" ( around the circumference /outer edge of tyre) .
This seems a lot to me with all wheels on the ground with the hand break applied ,you can rock the vehicle about 2" backwards/forwards.

Will there be any issues with getting an mot and how long before the diff goes bang and leaves its contents on the floor


cheers Mike

oh stop fretting man, this is your first disco isnt it??

Dont worry too much, some of the slack is in the transfer box and gear box and prop uj's etc etc and it all adds up

Err yea first disco

still learning ..... how to replace cills , patch inner arches etc etc :bounce:


cheers Guys

Dont go looking for trouble ....it will find you soon enough on its own

Mikey D said:

Err yea first disco

still learning ..... how to replace cills , patch inner arches etc etc :bounce:


cheers Guys

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honestlt stop fretting, the disco will soon give you something serious to do, as has been said before dont go looking for issues, they will soon crop up anyway

Same on mine. But as long as there's no whining noise coming from the diff then it'll be sound. If it's worrying you too much then change the oil in it. rocking a couple of inches is fine. Mine went through mot fine with that. Same as steering. The steering wheel can move 70mm before it does anything without it being a fail.

Take your mind off it and learn to weld.