thank you for that info, im new at differentials apparently. Ive got it on the stands now and when turning the axles i can tell theres something not right inside there. Im getting ready to pull the cover again but this time im going to look much harder. I was ignorant the first time by thinking the problem was just not enough oil. Im beginning to understand the system better thanks to some of you guys. There's a pretty good video on youtube, would be much better if the guy had the camera at a better angle...it is what it is.I have 0.9mm ( a smidge greater than 1/32'') on passenger side, none on driver side. A new cross-pin and C clips didn't eradicate it.
Yours has more wear somewhere. Maybe a new cross-pin and C clips would eliminate it, maybe it is clutch wear. It doesn't strike me though as clutch wear at a level to cause concern. What is of concern (in case you are unfamiliar with it) is the axle play reaching a level where the C clips can drop out. That though requires movement the thickness of a C clip (circa 4-5mm).