CV axle issue on installation?

Tiny
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  • 2009 NISSAN MURANO
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So, I'm replacing my CV axle on the front passenger side and I can't get it all the way inside the transmission because where I put the 2 bolts in the triangle shaped part prevents it from going any further is it possible that it's just too short or I was sold the wrong one because regardless of how I've tried I can't get it to go any further due to that triangle.
Thursday, March 2nd, 2023 AT 5:27 PM

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Tiny
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Here are some pics of the issue and my vin in case its needed:
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Thursday, March 2nd, 2023 AT 5:31 PM
Tiny
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Thanks for the images, can you match up the old axle to the new one to make sure the lengths are correct? Also, the dust shield on the new axle could be in the incorrect place, which can happen during the CV axle manufacturing process. Does it seem like the axle is in the transmission all the way? The second to last image seems like it is installed correctly. I do not see the triangle part you are talking about?
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Friday, March 3rd, 2023 AT 10:39 AM
Tiny
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No because I threw it out after I bought one prior to this that did but arrived damaged only I didn't see the damage until the trash was taken and sent it back and ordered this one from another place online, but it was a complete match according to the adds description. Is it possible that it was made too short? I've tried everything I can to get it to go in but it just won't due to the outer bracket in fact if it's not bolted into that bracket it falls back out. So, are there different lengths for my specific model?
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Saturday, March 4th, 2023 AT 6:51 AM
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Does having the ABS ring on it make any difference and if I have ABS brakes? I need an axle with the ring, right?
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Saturday, March 4th, 2023 AT 7:32 AM
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The triangle part I'm talking about is the bracket that takes 2 bolts that's by the wheel area the 1 you bolt the axle into but its not going in any further because this bracket that cant be moved the axle cant go completely inside my transmission it just falls out if I don't bolt it into that bracket I've changed this axle several times due to letting a idiot work on it to begin with but this time I just cant get it to stretch long enough on the other side of this bracket.
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Saturday, March 4th, 2023 AT 7:37 AM
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Are there more than 1 length for this side on my car?
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Saturday, March 4th, 2023 AT 7:38 AM
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It could be I would call an auto parts store to see if there are different options. It could be the retainer clip might have fallen off of the axle that goes into the transaxle. If nothing seems to work I would get a replacement axle from Rockauto. Com
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Saturday, March 4th, 2023 AT 11:37 AM
Tiny
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What's the retainer clip look like is it this it came in a bag with the cotter pin?
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Saturday, March 4th, 2023 AT 9:11 PM
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That is the outside nut retainer that works with the cotter pin. It must be the wrong axle, or the axle you have is defective.
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Sunday, March 5th, 2023 AT 6:10 PM
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Something because I've never saw 1 of these come with or installed on any of the axles I've had to buy for this car and because I can get the splines aligned but not completely in idk does it matter about the ABS ring if I have abs on it I have to have an axle with that ring right.
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Sunday, March 5th, 2023 AT 8:19 PM
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Yep, I would try another axle it bolts to the engine so it should not have a problem such as the car being in an accident.
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Monday, March 6th, 2023 AT 12:17 PM
Tiny
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Okay. Well, I'm picking it up tomorrow from a salvage yard and will update after.
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Monday, March 6th, 2023 AT 5:11 PM
Tiny
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Is there any tool I can use to help get the new seal back in without damaging it for the 10th time and how far does it need to go inside the opening to the CVT all the way or just inside of the opening?
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Monday, March 6th, 2023 AT 5:14 PM
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It looks like there is a special protector tool that is used for this job which I have included the instructions over and diagrams in the images below. Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Wednesday, March 8th, 2023 AT 9:52 AM

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