Hello all!
I have a 99' Srambler 400. I was greasing the front drive shafts and noticed a small amount of play between the yoke and the output shaft of the gear box ( left side ). Any body know if a "little" play is ok? It seems fine when riding. I was planning on some trail ridding next weekend and repairing it when I got back and had time. I don't know how long it has been like this. Thanks, Al

 

IT DEPENDS ON HOW LITTLE,ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT PLAY IN THE U-JOINT,CAUSE AT THE OUTPUT IS THAT.....

 

The U-joint itself is tight. The "yoke" on the output shaft at the gear box has a little play. Thanks for the reply, AL

 

YEAH,GUESS WHAT, MINE ARE LOOSE ALSO, THEY ARE PINNED IN+ THESE PINS ARE HARDENED STEEL,THEY ARE NOT GOING ANYWERE,I'VE BEEN OVER 70MPH AND NO VIBES,IT MIGHT BE DELIBERATE,SO IT HAVES ALITTLE GIVE,ANYWAY I'M NOT AT ALL WORRIED ABOUT IT.......

 

Thanks, for the reply. That puts me at ease, but the right side tight. That is why I posted the question. I'll look into when I get some time.

 

yea, its tight against the pin,with the pin it hinges.....

 

The yolk is supposed to have that little bit of play in it.

 

Thanks for the info, AL