"Mr. Ford" says that the movement at the wheel is caused by wear in the differential on the planetary gears mounted on the end of the driveshaft.
"Mr.Fords" official stance is replace the whole differential as planetary gears are not available individually, hence the high cost of repair, quoted diff. price 1164euros. the rest of the money is taken up buy removal of drive shafts et etc.
However, "Mr Ford" offered another solution by measuring the free movement of the planetary gear and fitting an appropriate sized shim on each side. Cost: 3hours labour, 50euros for the two shims, plus oil, plus gasket. Total estimated cost of 300 euros approx. assuming nothing untoward is found when the diff casing is opened. It was stressed that A: This had been done successfully before and B: It was not an approved Ford modification.
Just goes to show that questioning the first course of action is in the interest of the consumer. A lot of people would be forced to accept the first quote of 2500 euros.
There is a plan C: A used axle from a vehicle dismantlers that is available for 500 euro. That one is being held in reserve. | 
