2019 Ram 4wd front diff and axle play

[FredDurtze]

Front diff CV Axle play
My local shop claims my CV axles have excessive play and require a new diff and axles.
1) i didn't have any issues that would have prompted this diagnosis
2) no vibrations or symptoms
3) only 75k all diff fluids changed at 60k
See video from shop claiming lose CV shafts

https://services.shop-ware.com/uploads/v1/original/qqNd4vcY00FVm0OSGjuNa

 

[Scram1500]

Not terrible play, but the output stubs have rusted. Common problem with these trucks as there isn't anything to prevent water from getting in. Shoot some penetrantating oil in there once in a while and forget about it. It will reach a point though where slippage will occur if they rust further

 

[kapinallinen2]

Like Scram said.
They are on their way out, driver`s side stub can be replaced easily.
Passengers is more complicated. No parts from Mopar except a whole new front axle,
there are after market sources for repair parts that cost lot less than a new axle. I remember seeing ads by a Canadian company.

Here is one of several videos dealing with the matter.

 

[Rebob0510]

Just recently had my RF CV shaft and intermediate shaft changed on my truck. 2020 Laramie 5.7 4x4 with 85k. Didn't really have any symptoms other than at 35mph on the dot the last 10k miles or so I could hear the sound you made in the video. From in the truck it always sounded as if you had a rock in the tire. (just a knock knock knock knock knock that was mph consistent) I could not pinpoint the noise but after my repair I noticed the sound was no longer there and seen your video and was like wow that is the sound I was hearing. I brought the truck in for a different issue and they found the worn cv shaft during that repair. Luckily I had extended warranty and the parts were replaced at no cost to me

 

[broman66]

I just brought my 2020 Bighorn with 45K miles to the dealership for an oil change, and their 35 point inspection found that my front axles had play. They replaced both front CV-axles and the differential. I'm lucky and have a great dealership here in Massachusetts and they reached out to FCA under the "Goodwill" program. FCA covered 80% of the repair!!!
I was surprised of the finding because I didn't have any issues or sounds. I don't use 4WD a lot but have a habit of switching/cycling through 2WD, 4WD and 4WD Auto at least once a month to keep everything moving and make sure it all works. They said it was nothing that I did, but said that the crappy New England road potholes beat the crap out of suspensions and drive trains. I didn't know this was a common issue with RAM.