AWD axles supposed to turn in park?

[dikdiamond]

I'm checking my front brakes because of a pulsing action that I think is a warped rotor,and I'm messing around and turn the axle,and to my surprise I can turn it all the way around. Both sides. I was under the impression that all the axles were locked when the tranny is in park,and there was only a little side to side to movement possible. I don't remember being able to do this the last time I had my front wheels off to check the pads and rotors.

 

[dikdiamond]

I've been searching but I can't find any info to confirm or deny if this is a problem for sure. Anyone that knows more about this than I please chime in.

 

[RoasT BeeF]

So you have both front wheels off the ground and when you turn one wheel by hand the other one spins? That is normal.

 

[dikdiamond]

Yeah I had the car on jackstands. I never noticed it before,so I assumed it wasn't good. I checked all the shafts and boots,thinking the worst. Thanks for easing my mind ,I learn something every time I work on my car it seems!