On my 1996 4x4 Blazer i noticed bad sounds from the rear axle so deicided to open it up.

Seems the drivers side bearing is really bad so need to replace it. It moves up and down and also the diff moves sideways which isnt good at all

Up and down movement is maybe 3-4 mm and sideways movement is 5-6mm. So i know the bearing is bad but how come it moved sideways ? Shims bad ?

I am guessing the 2 big shims behind the bearings are factory shims and wont be using them anymore ?

So now i am looking for a Exploded view of the rear axle on this car and also a good howto to shim the diff.

Where can i find that + where can i find the right shims ?

Thx

/ Pete

 

a little in and out movement is normal for a rear axle. but yeah it shouldnt move up and down at all