Left front 4X4 axle shaft won't rotate.

[1993Saturn]

I have my '94 on stands with the front tires, auto hubs and driveshaft removed. I turn the front differential yoke by hand and only the right axle shaft turns. The left one can appear to turn, but hand pressure stops it.
Is this normal?

 

[Roadrunner777]

If you then block the right side, the left side should turn. Unless I am missing a point, this is just the behavior of an open differential. For both axles to turn forcefully, you would need a limited slip/locker type differential.

 

[JDraper]

Yes, that's normal. As said above, it's just how an open differential operates.

 

[1993Saturn]

I stuck on rt. hub and tire, with none on the left. The weight of the tire alone made the rotation switch to the left. That's a relief!
Now, your '66 reminds me of my dad's '64-1/2 white convertible with all the pony and trimmings. So, if I could test drive for a couple of years, one certain candy apple red '66 sitting in PA...

 

[JDraper]

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Now, your '66 reminds me of my dad's '64-1/2 white convertible with all the pony and trimmings. So, if I could test drive for a couple of years, one certain candy apple red '66 sitting in PA...

Keep dreamin!!!: