Toyota Corolla Axle Installation

1990 TOYOTA COROLLA
143,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SAMMS21
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I am having trouble installing the passenger side cv axle in my 1990 toyota corolla It wont go in the transmission no matter what I give it it wont go in aren't these supposed to just pop and lock right in?
May 17, 2011 at 9:08 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Yes it should did you compare spline count and axle shaft size with old CV? is there a round "C" clip on tip of axle shaft?
May 17, 2011 at 10:26 AM
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SAMMS21
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yeah the c clip is fine. I am starting to suspect I have the wrong axle because it stops at the rounded part before the spline part.
May 17, 2011 at 10:41 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Happens alot in rebuilt axles and aftermarket
May 17, 2011 at 11:04 AM
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SAMMS21
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yeah I am going to try to find a new one instead of reman the reman didnt look exactly like the old one anyway. thanks for your advice I greatly appreciate it as I am an old fashioned DIY when it comes to auto repair. Can't stand mechanic labor robbery.
May 17, 2011 at 12:21 PM
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