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axles wont go in!!!!

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cj8990

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Mar 20, 2010
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axles will not go into the differential!!! i tried taking the clip off and using pliers to compress it a little.. i tried pulling with all my strength and it wont go in! they are the right axles because they came out of this same differential... why wont they go in??
 
^^^ count your splines..if that matches up..then most likely your spider gears in the differential isn't lined up anymore...flash a light into it to make sure....if there go then you should see from end to end
 
take a mallet or sledge hammer,with that clip on you cant put it in by hand sometimes you kinda got to hit it. try tappin in with a heavier hammer.
 
I just did the axles on my 97 GST, if you are sure you got the right part number they'll go in. Don't be afraid to back them out just slightly then ram em' in there the final inch or two with a little force. Not too much, but with the right umph they should click right it. Ensure your seals are seated properly and make sure to deliver the force as linearly as possible. If you try to force it in at an angle, even if ever so slight you will be there a while. When doing this, try grabbing the axle itself to get a more solid grip, not the outer end link on the hub end.
 
I had this same issue on my Pass AWD axle. Put the castle nut on the end of the threads and hit it with rubber mallet. Worked like a charm. Assuming the splines are the correct amount and not damaged.
 
Another tip is to to make sure ## c clip opening is on the bottom. The opening gives u less resistance. And with castle nut on and flush with the axel tap back in with a hammer. If more force is needed use a block of wood on the axel end and hit with a hammer. I use a 10 pound small sledge when dealing with suspensions.

Ops forgot put a small dab of vasoline on the c clip so as to keep it from spining heavy side down
 
just took out my axles yesterday to do my wheel bearing..n I came across that same problem..if u wanna get it in way easily put the castle nut back on and push on the steering knuckle..it should go in on the 1st or 2nd try
 
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