I need help with my axle

[ohyeah]

Yes i do know how to use the search button i just don't have to much time to sit their and look around, so my problem is, my axle doesn't want to go into the tranny the snap ring is the problem some people told me i need snap ring pliers , but on previous cars ive never needed them any tips or thoughts on how to get it in with out or would it be better and easier with the pliers, thanks in advance

 

[bryanwheat]

IF the snap ring isn't damaged than put it in the transmission. Put a block of wood on the end of the axle and smack it in with a hammer.

 

[ohyeah]

Not damaged but i already tried tapping it in and still nothing

 

[Cdc1221]

Try turning it as you smack on it

 

[boosteclipse]

Try smearing a little grease on the ring, should allow you to position the keeper so it is centered. It will make it easier to pop in.

 

[johnovision27]

You just have to give it a couple good whacks. Mine was stubborn and didn't want to go in but a little extra force fixed it all.
Mind you, the harder it is to go in, the harder it is to get it out. Try to compress it as much as possible.

 

[ohyeah]

Well i hit it pretty hard and broke where the nut goes so i had to go get another one . Ive tried to push it in while someone hits it and still nothing i tried to wiggle it in , i tried alot of different things and it still won't go in

 

[icekilla126]

Try smearing a little grease on the ring, should allow you to position the keeper so it is centered. It will make it easier to pop in.

This^^^
Also put it in the hub and use it as a battering ram. Works every time. And you dont have to worrie about damaging the threads.

 

[chadillac2820]

The above post is the most effective method I've tried. Also as stated, you don't have to worry about damaging the threads

 

[chadillac2820]

Also, since you've made several attempts already, you may want to inspect the grooves on the trans side of the axle for deformity and correct any with a small straight file if necessary.

 

[bryanwheat]

You can easily check the splines. Pop the clip off and see if the axle slides in. If it does than re-install the clip and install the axle.

 

[chadillac2820]

I agree

 

[ohyeah]

I just put it in without the clip but i found out the clip i had was to big it was really loose

 

[juntjoo]

Haven't I read in here that there are a couple different sizes shafts with different # of teeth and that major parts stores don't know the difference? I'm about to replace mine but I'm looking into this first.

 

[19Eclipse90]

Haven't I read in here that there are a couple different sizes shafts with different # of teeth and that major parts stores don't know the difference? I'm about to replace mine but I'm looking into this first.

Yes, for turbo axles. Non-turbo, 2.0L 1G axles are all the same for their respective sides.

To answer the other reference you made to this same situation in these threads: http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/newbie-forum/447180-axle-interchangeability.html and http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/drivetrain-tech/448091-quaife-driveshaft-shop-axle-doesnt-fit.html, the part numbers are MB297871 for the left and MB297872 for the right side. You can check NAPA's online interchange system to obtain any information about specifications you want and are likely to find anywhere.

Right Remanufactured Axle
Left Remanufactured Axle

 

[joeyvtec]

i just put my new clutch and flywheel in today and had the same problem, my passenger side axle was being stubborn and wouldnt go into the tranny, i made shure it was lined up and slowly spun it as i tapped it with a hammer and it went right in.

 

[Spanky_DSM]

didnt read the whole thread but make sure the number of splines are correct!

 

[juntjoo]

Yes, for turbo axles. Non-turbo, 2.0L 1G axles are all the same for their respective sides.

To answer the other reference you made to this same situation in these threads: http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/newbie-forum/447180-axle-interchangeability.html and http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/drivetrain-tech/448091-quaife-driveshaft-shop-axle-doesnt-fit.html, the part numbers are MB297871 for the left and MB297872 for the right side. You can check NAPA's online interchange system to obtain any information about specifications you want and are likely to find anywhere.

Right Remanufactured Axle
Left Remanufactured Axle

Thanks. I'm not sure exactly where the confusion is but everything I've read on this has been confusing and it all started when I was shopping advance auto and one of their brands states awd AND fwd and it has a bad review by someone who ran into the teeth incompatibility thing so that's when I started double checking. But it sounds like maybe napa has it down a bit better than at least advance and that I need shafts with 25 teeth. I think I read people have had good experiences shopping axles at rockauto too. Thanks