[02 r50 Pass side CV axle doesn't free turn?!?!]

On 6/17/2020 at 9:59 PM, Mr_Reverse said:

How do you drive if the axle cannot turn? Sorry I am just having a hard time understanding exactly what is going on. Probably a translation problem, we are probably using different terms for things. 

So you have the transfer case in 2wd, both front wheels off the ground, and turning the wheels by hand. When you turn the left wheel, it spins ok, but when you do the same with the right it will only turn 1/4 turn and will stop and not move? 

@Mr_Reverse Yes, the scene you have envisioned is correct. 

[02 r50 Pass side CV axle doesn't free turn?!?!]

On 6/17/2020 at 11:25 PM, hawairish said:

@notmeami In the scenario where you've got the front end off the ground, presumably with truck supported with jack stands, put your jack under the passenger LCA or ball joint and lift it a little.  Does the binding persist?  Do the shafts on both CVs look the same (paying attention to any contours on the shaft)?

 

Over the weekend, @R50JR observed that not all CVs are same and there's a major difference in their operating angles.  A brand new set of CVs binded completely, whereas the old set on the same suspension had no problem.  My hunch is your CVs aren't the "same", but are for sure for your truck.  I'm about to open a can of worms on the topic in a separate post.

@hawairish Read your can of worms...pretty sure your worms are in my pathy too. Rancho struts SFC spacer lift and new Cardone cv axles. Replaced drivers side cv axle too with no issues but no such luck on pass side. Ordered them a week apart or so I will have to look at them to compare numbers. I'm out of town for a few days but will add my info and picks as requested to your can of worms post. 

 

Only re[placed cv axles because tore inner boots on both sides a few weeks after spacer and strut install. I chalked it up dry old boots. Pathy has over 200k miles. Cv axles are so cheap- I didn't want to bother with replacing boots. Figured I'd do it at a later date for spares. Regret disposing of ome struts now...

 

Great job measuring all this out!! Seriously. Great. Job. 

[02 r50 Pass side CV axle doesn't free turn?!?!]

R50JR--

 

I mean that while in 2H (4x4) and the front end off the ground, the cv axle will only spin about a 1/4 turn either direction. This is only on the pass side. The drivers side is cool and spins freely. 

 

Mr_Reverse--

 

Yep. I am referring to the axle as a whole. I realize the spindle runs through the hub. I am referencing when the front end is off the ground that the pass side will not turn more than a qtr turn or so. 

[02 r50 Pass side CV axle doesn't free turn?!?!]

What is the deal with this? How to diagnosis problem and fix??