91 se-r axle not seating?

[Slute]

I have a 91 nissan sentra, rebuilt trans, new mechanical everything. Last hang up, axle sits out 1/4 in. from trans on drivers side.

Causing a leak, and i'm sure will create more damage but runs fine for now. I tried replacing axle and double checking size, and making sure C ring didn't hang up.

I think it may be shotty trans rebuild, any thoughts or common problem resolution?

(this is my last hang up before I re-swap my gtir motor)

[RED_DET]

These are a PITA to seat in... I have literally banged and banged at them and then magically it will pop into place.

[Slute]

What was your technique for seating your axle?

I was hitting nut with plastic sledge hammer while holding axle straight, any other suggestions?

[RED_DET]

I actually grab the outter shaft and you can feel there is some play without pulling the boot off and I use it as a ram against the inner section....one other recommendation is putting some heavy duty grease around the c ring so it stays in place a little better.

[Slute]

awesome, ill give it a try...

thank you very much

[Slute]

i messed with it a little more, i was able to get more travel in axle so thats good, but it still did not close the gap.

yes PITA!!!

if this problem persists, would you happen to know any reliable shops in southern california? any that ive been to cant even tighten the lug nuts down and give me BS high dollar reasons for my problem

[RED_DET]

Don't know any shops in Cali...