Diff/axle play

[JRYE30]

Hey guys,

Just wondering if it is normal for there to be some rotational play in the rear wheels? Not sure if this is a result of a bad diff, the rear axles...?

Thanks

[JRYE30]

To expand upon this - I jacked the car up and just rotated the wheels and there's a good amount of play forward and back before the axles start rotating. Also noticed a grinding noise - probably bad bearings.

Or is this driveshaft related?

[horror business]

Look up the term backlash.

Don't know what the grinding noise could be.

[Ocell]

If it's play between the wheels and the axles, it's not backlash. I've got the same play and I'm suspecting the CVs are worn, so I ordered some new axles. I haven't installed them yet so I don't know if the play is normal or not.