Re: [Chrysler300] axel end play on 300C

["David Schwandt" <finsrus@xxxx>]

Dave Schwandt here,

'58 manual says .013-.018". '60, '61 are the same also. HOWEVER the '63
manual states that (quote PPG 3-4) " The axle shaft preferred end play
is .013 to .018 inch, however, up to .023 inch is permissible. The end play
is necessary because as much as .012" end play may be taken up after the
operating temperatures are reached during normal operation. The loss of end
play occurs because the axle shafts expand (lengthwise) more than the axle
housing as the temps increase. LESS THAN .013 INCH END PLAY CAN RESULT IN A
PRELOADED BEARING, UNDER THESE CONDITIONS, CAUSING SHORTER BEARING LIFE."
( my emphasis) '64 states basically the same thing and goes into more
detail in explaining how to achieve this play (.013-.023).

Just for the heck of it I looked in 2 other manuals....'56, which lists the
300-B on the cover as being included says ".003-.008 and '56 Dodge is the
same, .003-.008"
----- Original Message -----
From: "Owen & Jo Grigg" <ram300@xxxx>
To: "David Zakarian" <arshog@xxxx>; "Chrysler Club"
<Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>; "Gary Nelson" <Gary@xxxx>
Sent: Friday, July 19, 2002 1:35 AM
Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] axel end play on 300C