Front CV Axle Play/Vibration

[bluejay505]

Hello! I am on a mission to solve a vibration I am getting at various speeds. I had the front 2 CV Axles replaced 3 weeks ago and noticed some play between them both. Could it be time to replace the intermediate shaft? I also have another thread with the rear axle causing a tapping noise when hand spinning with the wheels lifted off the ground here.

 

[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 exactly like your videos. 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 will add that I don't have any major modifications on my truck.
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.