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DS auto non-VLSD CV axle HELP Please
I have replaced the PS CV axle without much trouble. However I cannot seem to get the DS axle all the way into the transaxle - see picture. I have so far avoided BANGING on any part of it...I suspect that the "press fit circular clip" noted on page FA-15 is not properly fit into the side gear. BUT I don't know how I'm actually supposed to resolve that. I would really appreciate some advice. Not going to finish tonight unfortunately... BrianA in Houston https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/maxima....83d76320b0.jpg |
Try to remove the metal ring from the axle (just for the sake of the test), and see if it goes in smoothley.
I had the same thing with mine (APWI axle), and i had to hammer it in. All is well since. |
Clock the passenger side wheel to try and move the second set of splines into place. Use the outer CV as a slide hammer.
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A little grease on the clip will help keep it centered and easier to install.
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It's definitely not fun fighting that clip but with a little love it should go in.
I'd try the axle without it first to make sure there isn't another issue and then have at it! |
Originally Posted by JSutter
(Post 9192162)
A little grease on the clip will help keep it centered and easier to install.
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Originally Posted by reallywildstuff
(Post 9192178)
"what kind of grease" ?
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Originally Posted by jvg
(Post 9192187)
anything slippery. Even bacon grease.
lol.. Once I get everything lined up, then I thread the old nut on the end of the shaft to protect the threads, then I hold it in position and give it a tap on the end with my 10lb sledge hammer. |
Originally Posted by reallywildstuff
(Post 9192178)
"what kind of grease" ?
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Originally Posted by JSutter
(Post 9192275)
Whatever is on hand. Usually red n tacky or general purpose lithium for me.
Lithium General Purpose (white) Extreme Pressure Moly-Graph Multi-Purpose (unopened - I think it's black) Hi-Temp Disc Brake (unopened - red?) Which one of these will I adulterate my trans fluid with? I realize it's maybe trivial but it's a choice... I haven't tried to insert the axle again since my last post... |
Petroleum jelly?
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Originally Posted by ChrisMan287
(Post 9192284)
Petroleum jelly?
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Try to turn the axle slightly. The spline needs to line up.
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Petroleum Jelly FTW! I coated the circumference of the drive shaft inside/underneath the C-clip - this keeps the C-clip centered, which was previously mentioned by someone else. After that the previous amount of force I was applying to insert the axle turned out to be enough. Thanks for the Help / Moral Support BrianA |
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