I bought a new front axle assembly for both sides , my problem is I can't get the new ones to set .

2001 BMW X5
11,800 MILES
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TYFIGUEROA
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The retailers tech Dept said it's the correct ones , the original ones just seemed to snap in , I even used the old clip on the new one . Common sense would tell me the original ones were worn in so thats why they fit , all the videos I've seen shows the new ones popping right in ?
Sep 26, 2012 at 1:13 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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no, they need to be greased up, then started. with a brass hammer or rubber mallet. they need to be hit into place.

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Sep 26, 2012 at 3:13 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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What are you asking here, the original what?
Oct 24, 2012 at 8:29 PM
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