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Old 07-13-2012, 03:31 PM
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Front drive shaft install help

Hi,
I just finished taking apart the entire front and pulled the old shaft out of the transfer case. Trying to install the new aftermarket shaft and cannot get it all the way into the transfer case. Please help!
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Old 07-13-2012, 03:42 PM
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not to state the obvious but have you tried spinning it at all while pushing. Making sure the splines are lined up?
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Old 07-13-2012, 04:27 PM
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Yes, I have. Seems like the clip is too big. I put the old one on and still have the same issue. Going to try to align it again and see if that helps
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Old 07-13-2012, 04:28 PM
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Try pointing the opening in the c clip down. Then wiggle the shaft about 20 degrees instead of turning it all the way around

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Old 07-15-2012, 04:10 PM
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Update: Success! I pointed the opening down and also made sure that the alignment was straight. I swift push and viola. Thanks eveyone!
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