Play in transmission output
#1
Play in transmission output
Hello, I have a 2007 HHR LT 2.4L, auto trans, about 111k miles.
I replaced the half shafts a short time ago, and since then, there seems to be play in the driver's side transmission output. With the driver's side front jacked up, I can turn the wheel enough to create around 3" of travel at the tire tread. Working from the wheel back, the half shaft appears to be solid all the way back to the transmission - the play seems to be inside the transmission.
Did I do something wrong when installing the half shaft, or do I have bigger issue?
I am also certain that it needs a new seal there, but would that cause so much play?
You can imagine the effects of 3" of wheel play when braking or accelerating.
I've been searching here, and learned a lot, but nothing specific to what I'm experiencing.
Thanks!
I replaced the half shafts a short time ago, and since then, there seems to be play in the driver's side transmission output. With the driver's side front jacked up, I can turn the wheel enough to create around 3" of travel at the tire tread. Working from the wheel back, the half shaft appears to be solid all the way back to the transmission - the play seems to be inside the transmission.
Did I do something wrong when installing the half shaft, or do I have bigger issue?
I am also certain that it needs a new seal there, but would that cause so much play?
You can imagine the effects of 3" of wheel play when braking or accelerating.
I've been searching here, and learned a lot, but nothing specific to what I'm experiencing.
Thanks!
#3
Thanks donbrew, I will double check the axle, but I don't remember the shaft being loose as in sliding in and out. Shaft too short, maybe... What worries me is that the play is rotational - If the shaft slides into the transmission and the splines mesh, there should be no rotational play there, correct?
I also keep seeing info about a "stub shaft" on one side due to the transmission not being centered between the wheels... I compared the new and old parts when doing my half shafts, and I don't remember any differences... I also didn't see this "stub shaft"... did I miss that somewhere in the process, leading to this problem? Thanks!
I also keep seeing info about a "stub shaft" on one side due to the transmission not being centered between the wheels... I compared the new and old parts when doing my half shafts, and I don't remember any differences... I also didn't see this "stub shaft"... did I miss that somewhere in the process, leading to this problem? Thanks!
Last edited by Oldblue; 11-11-2016 at 06:42 PM. Reason: House keeping
#5
My front axles both rotate almost 2 to 3 inches , I don't believe it's the axle stub into the splines , I believe it to be the combination of that and ring and pinion gear lash.
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#6
Thanks donbrew and Oldblue.
Oldblue, can you feel that play when you're driving? I can - when I accelerate or brake, I can feel it take a split second to "catch", and it catches hard, sometimes with a clanking noise.
Anyone have thoughts about the shaft seal, and the effects of it going south?
I'm no pro, but pretty handy - I usually do repairs myself. But I'm about ready to drop $$ at a transmission shop...
Oldblue, can you feel that play when you're driving? I can - when I accelerate or brake, I can feel it take a split second to "catch", and it catches hard, sometimes with a clanking noise.
Anyone have thoughts about the shaft seal, and the effects of it going south?
I'm no pro, but pretty handy - I usually do repairs myself. But I'm about ready to drop $$ at a transmission shop...
#7
No I don't feel it , but when I park on a slope the car moves about 3 inches after I put it in park and release the foot brake. I make sure to set the parking brake to avoid that problem.
As for the seal they're not to hard to replace.
As for the seal they're not to hard to replace.
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