Toyota Corolla Axle Installation

SAMMS21

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1990 TOYOTA COROLLA
4 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
143,000 MILES

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?

Tuesday, May 17th, 2011 AT 4:08 PM

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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?

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Tuesday, May 17th, 2011 AT 5:26 PM

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.

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Tuesday, May 17th, 2011 AT 5:41 PM

DOCFIXIT

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Happens alot in rebuilt axles and aftermarket

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Tuesday, May 17th, 2011 AT 6:04 PM

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.

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Tuesday, May 17th, 2011 AT 7:21 PM