Front Running gear question

I have a 99 sport, with the 4.0L, AX-15, and a 231. Today I was changing the oil, checking gear cases, and lubing the zerks when I discovered that my front driveline wouldn't turn freely, and neither would the axle u-joints. Is that just the way that these are or does that signify that it is staying locked in? I know most other 4 wheel drives front shaft spin freely with the exeption of AWD. Someone please enlighten me.

The XJ and all other Jeeps that use the D30 do not have lockout hubs. The axle shafts are connected all the time and spin when the tires turn. The front driveshaft will turn when you move also.

only exception being if you have a center axle disconnect. of which you don't.

Okay thanks for the quick answers guys. That is what I thought, but i'm still kinda new to the Jeep world!