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[cvboot]

Sorry if I'm posting in the wrong place.

I found these forums about a week ago, printed out the CV Boot "How To" and proceeded to tear open my front suspension assembly. Tear down was no problem, repacking the joint was no problem but I'm a having a heck of a time getting the spline shaft back into the hub. I've got to the point where another half inch and I can get the nut on it and impact wrench it the rest of the way but that last 1/2 inch is not coming easy.

Any suggestions?
I've been trying a 2lb sledge and a 2x4. I've torn up two 2x4's so far.

The shaft was clean as a whistle and well lubricated.

I've got to finish this project today so I can get to work tomorrow.

Thanks

- Mike