All my transmission fluid leaked out while replacing struts

[maximus96]

I was replacing the struts on my 1996 maxima. Front left wouldn't go in properly and in a final moment of frustration pushed down on the transverse link and placed the strut. Something popped in my driveshaft and as a result transmission fluid leaked everywhere. Can anyone suggest what I broke and how I would go about fixing it? I've been reading online and can't find anything like a driveshaft seal. I'd appreciate any help.

Also, Anyone know what I did wrong in the first place? I don't understand why the strut didn't go in easily.

Thanks.

[maxhopper]

Probably pulled the axle out of the transmission. Just shove it back in (as lond as the splines are aligned).

[NutriaforBreakfast]

Sounds like you need a seal for the CV Axle. I would put in a new seal before putting your axle back into the transmission to be safe.

[NutriaforBreakfast]

Also I think there is a clip pin on the end of the CV joint.You want to be sure its on before inserting into the transmission

[maximus96]

Thanks for all your suggestions. The car is sitting on jack stands and I'm going to try to replace the CV seal early next week after this crazy exam I have. I'll post with results so that god forbid anyone else with the same problem will know what to do.