CV Axle In & Out Play?

[op157]

I have a strong vibration that I can feel in the gas pedal & especially from the front passenger side when I'm driving about 45-50 mph after replacing a wheel bearing. I think it's the CV axle, but I am not sure.

Today I jacked up the car and inspected the boots and saw no issues, but I did notice the passenger side CV axle had some play when I moved it in and out. The driver side, however, had no play and was stiff. I know in and out play is OK on some cars, or so I've been told, but I am not sure about the Century. Does anyone know if the CV axle should be able to move in and out a little where it connects to the transmission?

 

[HotZ28]

Does anyone know if the CV axle should be able to move in and out a little where it connects to the transmission?

Of course, the CV axle splines are secure on the hub side, but should float/slide on the trans side. How else could you make a right/left turn without movement. You should not be able to slide the joint/splines manually. I agree, you may have a bad CV joint on the passenger side!