hi guys, i snapped my cv axle on my audi a4 b5 1996 quattro. And after that it wouldn't move at all, is this normal?

 

Which Axle?

 

The axle that goes from the transmission to the front wheel, left side on the car. I know the diff sends out power to the wheel that spins the easiest, so i popped the hood and i saw the axle to was moving while in gear. But i dont understand, since its quattro shouldnt the rear wheels still rotate?

 

I had that same axle break on my FWD 3 times in a row, rendering my car useless everytime. I'm surprised you're having the same issue with AWD.

The best I can tell you, is that you probably need new motor mounts (specifically the right side) or else this will keep happening.

G/L

 

i removed the driver side axle on my quattro once to see if i could figure which cv axle was doing all the popin and clicking and the car would move an inch with the driver side removed lol.

 

oh and as for the question of shouldnt the rear wheels turn still, i thought the same thing but im guessing with the torsion style transfer case deal it just isnt so.