I just want to check something before I went through the hassle of pulling the diff out.
I've got my 08 800 touring up on all 4's on jackstands while I was checking for a front diff leak. Never did find the leak but everything appeared normal, so I figured while I had all four wheels off the ground I'd just give it a look over in AWD. Everything with the AWD system worked just fine. However, when I put it back in 2wd, the fronts still continue to spin once the rears are up to speed. Now, I can hold the tires and they wont spin. But all tires off the ground, the front shaft spins and both front axles/tires spin as well (not as fast as the front.)
Normal? Wasnt sure if it was because there's not resistance on the front tires while they are in the air. I just thought that 2wd meant the fronts were free to spin and really shouldnt move when in gear?
Thanks!
I've got my 08 800 touring up on all 4's on jackstands while I was checking for a front diff leak. Never did find the leak but everything appeared normal, so I figured while I had all four wheels off the ground I'd just give it a look over in AWD. Everything with the AWD system worked just fine. However, when I put it back in 2wd, the fronts still continue to spin once the rears are up to speed. Now, I can hold the tires and they wont spin. But all tires off the ground, the front shaft spins and both front axles/tires spin as well (not as fast as the front.)
Normal? Wasnt sure if it was because there's not resistance on the front tires while they are in the air. I just thought that 2wd meant the fronts were free to spin and really shouldnt move when in gear?
Thanks!

