H1 Differential Play.

[drm]

I have a 98 H1 and the rear left axle flange has some up and down play in it. Between 1/16 and 1/8 of an inch. I want to change the bearing in the diff. Will that correct the problem? Any one know how to do it and can it be done without pulling the diff. thanks.

[Roy]

should reduce this play with a new bearing. Can be done where it is.
 
remove, halfshaft,rotor, caliper out of the way, brackets for caliper, remove ,off diff, side plate  bracket, if you have a torch, slightly heat case around bear area then pull assembly out--stub shaft,seal,bearing, or use slide hammer to remove

[Monk]

I have to do this to my right rear, I hope it's not to much of a bear to remove, was planing to try any month now,

For me it was my rotor moving when brakes applied and relies my flange wiggled a bit as well.

[drm]

is there no clip or bolt in the diff. holding that short axle in? thanks.

[Roy]

The side plate holds the seal in, which holds the bearing in place

[whitehumh2]

You should also check your rear half shaft inner joint for excessive play that might be causing the damage to the bearing.