Axle question

[92civicb18b1]

Ight so I just finished my swap (really this time [well kinda]), Anyway I couldn't get the passenger side axle in without removing the snap ring (lockring). It just won't go in with it, Am I missing something, is there a trick to it. I really dont like the fact that it pops out EVERY time I take a sharper turn. BTW it was a new axle with a new snapring.

 

[92civicb18b1]

BUMP

 

[xj0hnx]

You don't have to bump after just an hour, someone will get to it. There is no trick, it's called putting some ass into it.The passengerside is kind of a pain in hte ass, but you just gotta slam it in there.

 

[92civicb18b1]

thanks, i had to be puttin like 200 lbs of force on it but it just doesn't wanna budge, I'll try again later.

 

[h22bubbleback]

well make it 400lb then puss nuts

 

[B16]

Originally posted by h22bubbleback@Nov 27 2003, 05:14 PM
well make it 400lb then puss nuts

ya, i ended up using the wooden handle of a rubber mallet and a nail hammer to bang mine in.

 

[JDMilan]

yeah, just takes some good ole elbow grease

 

[2lua]

Originally posted by 92civicb18b1@Nov 27 2003, 08:17 AM
thanks, i had to be puttin like 200 lbs of force on it but it just doesn't wanna budge, I'll try again later.

give it a little more ump to it... using the malet "rubber, plastic" hammer.

 

[92civicb18b1]

Watched high rev tuner ehh. Yea Ima try that when I get home from work.

 

[xj0hnx]

Do NOT hit the joint to get it in.

 

[92civicb18b1]

so i should just try to get it in by hand?

 

[MXDesa]

Originally posted by 92civicb18b1@Nov 28 2003, 10:06 AM
so i should just try to get it in by hand?

put the axel nut on the threaded end, and with a rather large rubber mallet, hold it with one hand and hit the axel hut with the hammer. Pound it while keeping it as straight as possible. Hit it like a man and it will go it.

 

[ek9r]

Originally posted by MXDesa@Nov 28 2003, 10:41 AM
Hit it like a man and it will go

 

[92civicb18b1]

Just got home with a brand new rubber mallet, I'll let you guys knw how it goes. Even if I do break it, lifetime warranty against any kind of breakage (best stock $75 axle out there).

 

[92civicb18b1]

Damn that took me almost an hour but it worked, radiators hooke dup and took it for a ride. I LOVE THIS CAR.