Front CV

I replaced my passenger CV and when I was finished it felt like the CV was binding. I pulled the steering knucle off again to see where the bind is. It seems to only do it when the shaft is in the hub. One more thing is it seemed to be harder to get it in and out of the hub splines than before. I am a little concerned that I may have over torqued the axle nut. I ran it on with a wrench that only went to 150,then hit it with an impact for just a second. I did see the nut move tighter in that brief time.Also did the lower A arms at the same time. Please advise. Thanks

 

Does it make any weird noises when you drive?

What makes you suspect binding?

 

When I turn the wheel(hub) by hand it does not feel smooth. Its clunky.

 

It's normal if you turn it by hand and there's a bind with the suspension unloaded at a high cv axle angle(especially passenger side). Put a jack under the control arm and load the suspension then turn by hand. It should turn smoothly. Where did you get the cv axle?

Things to recheck:
1. Tug on the axle going into the diff to make sure it is fully seated and locked(should not come out by hand)
2. Make sure there is nothing between the outer cv flange and the hub bearing (dirt, debris, etc)
3. Check the splines to make sure there's no damage. I've seen remand/new axles that had damaged splines and wouldn't slide in all the way.
4. Torque/retorque all fasteners

 

I will do this this evening after work and report back,thank you.It is a new OEM axle from a dealership.

 

Great point here.

 

OK,so I looked at it this AM. Put the suspension under full load. No binding. I didnt realize that the pass side had so much more of an angle at full droop. I think it solved. Now if I can just get the tie rod nut to thread on. I guess Ill chase the threads and if that doesnt work Ill replace the end. Suggestions welcome on that too

 

Use the bar in this kit to restore the threads

$26 Angchun 15PCS Metric Thread Chaser Set, Thread Repair kit with 7 Taps Thread Chaser Set Universal Metric Thread Restorer Kit with 7 Dies and 1 Thread File Rethreading Kit Universal Rethreading Tool

https://www.amazon.com/Angchun-Metric-Universal-Restorer-Rethreading/dp/B0BNX7S4LD?crid=WDUTR08DLQYC&keywords=thread+restorer+tool&qid=1681396841&sprefix=thread+restorer+tool%2Caps%2C157&sr=8-1-spons&th=1

EDIT: just noticed you said the nut may be cross threaded. Not sure what size nut it is but the correct size might be in this kit. If not there are larger kits available on Amazon.

 

I will order that tool,however I just put a wood block under the tie rod and whacked it to engage the taper and it threaded on with no concern.I want to thank you for the responses. My only option was to get this sorted at home and its nice to have the support.Edit: The best thing I did was walk away for a bit and come back to it,I was really frusterated last night.