How to tell if your cv axle is seated in the diff?

[canadiankid]

So? I am wondering about this. I read on e30 tech that its possible for this to happen and hence loose awd. http://www.e30tech.com/forum/showthr...cv+boot&page=3
Is there a way to tell. I jacked up the suspect corner. With car in gear the wheel spins freely, but the other side spins freely too. I did the jack test. My car failed. Back wheels are solid lock when in gear. Wont turn at all. So is there a way to tell if your halfshafts are seated properly? I assumed if you can get the axle into the hub, that it was seated properly.

[canadiankid]

HOLY MOTHER OF GOD!!!! i reached under. Felt a little play. Clicked it in. Now front tires spin opposite like a real open diff. Heres the best part. Re did the jack test. PASSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!! This has made my week!

[supernaughtIX]

thats great news. good to hear another ix in ontario is saved from /AWD shame.

[z122643]

well done... it bothers me that it popped out in the first place though.

[canadiankid]

I replaced the boot 2 weeks ago. Never got it in right.

[nando]

yeah, it should snap audibly into place.

[canadiankid]

Ughhhh now I can barely squeek the tires. Awd sucks in the summer. I want an is too. Who says you cant have both.