It definately does have some side to side wobble to it. What could cause this wobble, bad shimming of the axle? I'm also wondering if this is the cause of the squeal too, because then why would putting lubricant on the brake pads make the noise go away?

 

The axle shaft is designed to have some in & out movement to allow removal and intallation of the C clips that keep the axle from pulling out. Up and down or front to back movement of the axle shaft is not allowed. Shims used in setting up differential gears do not affect axle movement.

 

I'm going to have to take it apart again next weekend and see what its doing, am also going to call up the guy that did my rearend and ask him if he has any ideas. In the mean time I'm going to pick up one of those antisqueal sprays you recommended Pete, and see how it works out.

 

get a bigger amp and speakers. wont hear the squeel. lol yah that spray looks like somethin i need im my shop.

 

Its hard to look cool when you roll by and your squeaking brake is louder than your exhaust...

 

lol yep thats the truth. cars just testing you to see if your its human. lol youll get it figured out.

 

Could a bad wheel bearing cause the play in the wheel hub possibly?

 

Could be a bad bearing or a worn axle as the axle rides directly on the bearing rollers. GM was too cheap to use a bearing with an inner shell so they let the axle take its place.

 

The axle is actually brand new and was installed when we had the new differential bearings put in. I've been looking online for ways to check on the wheel bearing, most say to just try rocking the wheel towards the center of the car and back and if there is more than 1/2 inch of play, the bearing is bad. Any truth to that? Thanks again Pete, you've been a big help.