I inherited a car from my Dad, so I don't know the history or status on the rear end. It had a pinion seal that was leaking and was in need of some sprucing up, so I pulled the entire rear end from the car. The plan was just to replace the pinion seal and get the car running and driving.
After removing the yoke I can feel a bunch of play in the pinion shaft with the yoke out - I can easily move it laterally I would say at least a 1/16", maybe 1/8"? That seems bad to me, but I'm not that familiar with how it should be. Does this indicate bad bearings?
Thanks!