CV Axle Replacement--Almost Done---Quick Question-->

[Holley]

Just finishing up the CV axle install on the passenger side. I have everything back together except the wheel. I tried to turn the hub just to make sure everything spins freely, and it doesn't....

I can spin it halfway and then it binds up. I can tug a little harder and pull it through the "bind". Does that sound right? Should it spin freely, even if the other front wheel is on the ground?

 

[Holley]

It's only binding at full droop. After searching around that seems to be common with aftermarket axles. :Cry:

This is a new Napa which supposedly has a better reputation, but it looks like this one is going back to the store. :smash:

 

[Holley]

Now this Napa axle won't come out of the diff:vader: It's putting up a good fight.

I have tried every pry bar and hammer combination i could think of