"1bolt_atatime" <marcus1973@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Hi,
> I am replacing a cv axle on a 92 accord.
> I got the old one out w/o problems, but I just cannot seem to manage to
>
> lock the new one back into the tranny. The splined end goes in 1/2 way
> and then seems to hit on something and not move any further. Is it a
> matter of pure "force" or is there some "trick" to get it into the
> tranny? Is a hammer necessary?
>
> Thanks!
>
As Eric says, don't force it! Strong pushes are sufficient unless something
is out of whack. The mass of the axle makes banging it a bad idea. The C
clip may be sprung (you're supposed to use a new one, but I often neglect
that part) or the spline part may be too long (wrong part).

First, if you haven't done it yet, lay the two axles (old and new) side by
side on a newspaper pad. Compare each part carefully to verify the two are
really the same. It's really sad to get everything nearly together and find
the steering knuckle won't go on.

Otherwise, if the clip is sprung from being worked over the end of the
spline too roughly work it back off and reshape it with your fingers. Work
it on carefully and try again.

Mike