Just a quick techinical question regarding AXLE, CV CHANGE

[FishyMan]

I changed my front brakes, and the axle.

I put everything together and I think I forgot to hammer the axle into the tranny.

I've tightened everything else, and drove the car and it was fine.

My question is, how and what do I need to do to hammer the axle in? can I just take off the wheel and hammer a piece of wood in front of the axle? Or must I take the nut off and hammer it somewhere else?

[PakaloloHonda]

Howzit Brudda Fishy

Uhhh, if you've already driven it, and its all together and you're not hearing any noises,
I think you already have it *seated* ? I dunno, but to me .. if it's not in there correctly
wouldnt you be hearing loud groaning noises from the axle?

Aloha Ka Kou !!!
Tomi

[bruno8747]

The only reason u need to hammer the axle into there is if its not going in all the way. But since u was able to get everything hooked up and driving it seems like its in all the way. Check and see if there is a gap between the tranmission and the axle, the gap should be very small if its off u will know.

[NAiL05]

Yep if its driving fine then you got it in. When you installed the axle you hear a click or something that sounds like it went in? Then yea it went in all the way if you heard. IF your not sure as mentioned jack up the car and see if the axle is sittin flush with the trans housing.

[FishyMan]

wassup..

Thanks guys. I'll try jack it up and get a picture.

I had my friend do the process of pUSHING it in the housing as he was stronger. But thansk for the tips. I'll try get back to you guys.

[jas_r34]

if it was not seated properly, u should be leaking some tranny fluid, but since u din mention that, it must be all good

[FishyMan]

lol its an auto btw.

but while changing nothing leaked too hahah

i better ck the level, but i changed it a while back and it was fine.