Thread: CV Shaft Reinstall
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Old 03-09-2014, 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by upallnight View Post
Did you compare the old shaft and the new shaft? Are they identical?
Yes, I did compare them side-by-side and they are identical.



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Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby View Post
You're trying to get the CV joint back on the axle stub, or trying to seat the CV axle itself back into the hub?

Maybe this video would help:

BMW Half Shaft CV Boot Repair, Replacement - YouTube

No, I am reinstalling the entire CV shaft and I am currently trying to get the inboard end seated back into the differential.

If you watch this video (starting around 13:50) you see the method I am using to try to get it seated, except I cannot get it to budge. I guess maybe I just need to hit it harder.

How to change CV Joint on BMW Car - YouTube
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