front end CV problem ?

So a couple day ago I was replacing the power steering return line little rubber hose with two clamps got it finally and then was inspecting everything while I had the skid plates off my front axles where they go into the 4x4 housing are really loose is that normal I don't think so but also kinda lost on what to search for to find out what could be wrong thinking my front axle housing need rebuilt and need to replace the front axles.thanks

 

Can you expand on 'loose'? You're talking about the differential side and not the hubs/steering knuckle, right?

 

Yes the differential side I'm laying on my back under the truck I can push up or side to side on my CV axle where it goes into the differential housing and I have probably a 1/8 to a 1/4 inch of movement all the way around.

 

If they aren’t leaking gear oil out around the seal, and you don’t have any unusual vibrations, I’d leave it alone. Some play is normal. If it “bothers” you. You could install the bushing on the drivers side from ECGS. It will take some of the play out of it, but not all.

Again, if it’s not leaking. I’d leave it alone.