CV axle install

[Syes200]

I know that there are threads about this but none of them help me so I'm gonna start this one. I've been having trouble trying to put the drive axles in my '95 200 but I can't seem to get them to stay in. It seems that the ring is keeping it from going in all the way so I was wondering if there is anything special to getting them in.

[RED_DET]

The only one to give you any problems would be the driver side. I suggest you put some grease around the ring, don't be scared to put some extra on it either. Then after you get it almost in and the ring is the last part to seat, you are going to have to grab the end of the axle and bang it in with some force. Don't pull on the axle to much, just enough to get some leverage to hit the inner shaft. You can also put the axle nut on to cover the the end of the threads and hit it with a BFH. You want the axle nut to take the blunt of the force so you don't damage the threads. Trust me, I can't stand taking out or putting in the driver side axle and I have done it too many times to count.

[Syes200]

I've done it too many times as well. I've tried to just get underneath and push it in but I can't even get it to move. So some grease on the end, all right I'll try it.

[Syes200]

I tried it and it worked. Luckily I had a BFH on hand and I beat it in and it worked so thanks for the input.

[RED_DET]

[Syes200]

I kinda feel bad though having to beat her like that cause she just got an engine put in her but I think she'll appreciate it. Now I just gotta get it to stay started.

[RED_DET]

Don't really have a choice. I have to do it everytime.