Axle Snapring...PITA
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Axle Snapring...PITA
I just replaced ball joints, all axle seals, installed axle, greased hub and bolted it on.
I went to put the washer, "nut", washer, then snapring and the groove is not out far enough to fit snapring in.
If I removed one of the washers or that "nut" I could get it with no problem.
Should I...
Remove a washer.
Place snapring on outside of groove...it's pretty snug.
Take hub off and pry axle forward.
Any other suggestions.
I went to put the washer, "nut", washer, then snapring and the groove is not out far enough to fit snapring in.
If I removed one of the washers or that "nut" I could get it with no problem.
Should I...
Remove a washer.
Place snapring on outside of groove...it's pretty snug.
Take hub off and pry axle forward.
Any other suggestions.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: North Florida
You shouldn't have to remove anything, you can just put a pry bar between the axle housing and the CV joint and move it enough to get the snap ring in.
Cargo Master
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: WV
BINGO! That's what I had to do too.
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