Whatever the metal seal on the end of the shaft that hooks into the t-case is, it's wrong on the new ones. Well, not the same, at least. My old CV axle had an inverted depression, and the new one has a hump. The hump is preventing me from sliding the axle onto the t-case, as there is a bolt there in the way.
My question is - Does anyone think I could remove the new seal, and replace it with the old one? (Making sure it was sealed and clean, of course)
Could I take that bolt out of the t-case? Does anyone know what purpose it serves?
Any advice will greatly be appreciated.
This is where the bolt is that the new CV Axle conflicts with.
The new CV Axle with the humped portion.
The outer portion of the the old CV Axle with the recessed dimple.
The inside part of the old CV Axle seal. You can see that there is a gasket, but I'm thinking I could maybe save it from the new one. You can also clearly see that there are clips that you can take the seal off with.
