stephejp Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 I had the drivers side axle out and can't seem to get it back in all the way is there some trick to this I am missing thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Make sure the axle is level, jack up the lower ball joint to get the axle as level as possible, take a 2x4 and a 5 or 10lb sledge hammer and hit the end of the axle driving it into the tranny. Not like your splitting wood just a nice hit. I also found that if I wrapped my left hand around the big green hunk of metal and then hit my left hand with my right toward the tranny. I found that worked the other day after the car was on jack stands for 4 weeks slowly dripping oil out of the tranny seal. It was just a little hit with my hands and it popped in. I've done more then a few axles over the past 8 years, they all seem to respond to different hit's. Good luck The 10lb sledge was told to me by Frank of the Drive Shaft Shop. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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