curtis73

Doesn't pounding it in like you say damage the splines that are trying to mesh with the splines on the transmission input? However I have been just pushing and waiting. I didn't know how fragile the axles might be so I didn't want to just ram it in. I'm going to have to try this ramming procedure. I haven't tried that yet. I just get it in as far as I can go and attempt to push in from that spot which doesn't work.

I can't take the clip off? I did actually and put it back on because I was trying to round it off since it looks warped. I'd hate to have to get new axles all because the clip was no good and I don't think they sell just the clip. I didn't know the axles compressed. Are they hard to compress by hand if you went with your first method of pushing it into the whole and letting the compression push the axle in. I can put the axle in through the first half and then it doesn't go any further without any pain. If you put the extension on the inner joint, can't the boot come off? I don't care to see the inside of the axle right now.

Well, I'm trying to get the axles reinstalled along with everything else on my first engine change and I think the clips are warped. Ive tried hammering on the hub end with a soft hammer but its not going in and I fear the hammer would damage the threads on the hub end. Is there any method good to try and squeeze the clip down to round it? I don't know how others are but mine has maybe 1/8-1/16 of a cut out in it I suppose so it can be removed. It just seems to flop around alot on the end. The other axle shaft isn't so bad but still hard to use a soft hammer to get it in. Am I doing something wrong? I appologize for not posting this in a forum.

Curtis, I was refered to you by moppie. I was wondering if your wisdom and knowledge could explain to me what the clips on the end of the axle on a front wheel drive car are for. What their purpose is and whats the point of even having them if the axle is held on at the other end by the wheel hub and with that very large axle nut. Whats the point?

Hi Curtis..
Pls bear with me = 1st forum I ever posted 2. Have 2 ?s..

1. What is Bumping and Ttt?

2. Also, read Rules need permission 2 advertise stuff 4 sale.

Who do I send info 2 for permission ? Want 2 list = 27 ft Safari Travel Trailer (need 2 ck reg 4 yr) with 1980 Ply Voyager 318 ci Auto 1 Ton Window Work Maxi Van pull vehicle
= 1987 Chry Fifth Ave 318 ci Auto
and 1989 Chry New Yorker 6 cyl Auto

How do I post photo(s) in ad..? Hate 2 look like dummy right off Bat.

Never did Avatar or signature before so hope all ok. (chkd sizes 2 meet guidelines).

Hope know when I get a message.. Gee feel so dumb. Found forum looking up ABS prob on 94 Chry T&C Grand Caravan. Taken 2 cleaners when work done. Mechanic put new metal brake line piece in but did not bleed brakes so want 2 know if that is why light stays on. Hate 2 pay 4 all parts talked about in forum if getting brakes bled would fix it. Sorry, but I am just lost.

Thanks Alot.. LIL GEORGE

Curtis73 i want to quicken the steering effect . any other ways to do that?