New axle splines not cut properly and will not insert into transmission.
i used the Dremel tool to remove the top edge so i could speed the process up
coat splines with valve lapping compound
hammer spider gear on and off, over and over until it slides freely
using the puller made life easier but hammer will do
Front Axle Spline That Goes In Too Tight Fix
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Front Axle Spline That Goes In Too Tight Fix
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Love those Tercell 4x4 wagons but they sure suffer from road noise.
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Re: Front Axle Spline That Goes In Too Tight Fix
This should not need to be done. What brand axles are you using?!
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1984 Subaru Turbo-Traction wagon & hardtop
1987 Subaru RX 3-door
1987 Subaru RX Type-RA 3-door
1987 Toyota Tercel SR5 wagon
1999 Subaru Forester S
2002 Subaru WRX sedan
2019 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited
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Re: Front Axle Spline That Goes In Too Tight Fix
i have had this happen on two brands of "new " axles over last 5 years
pictured are cardone
do not remember the other
have done this on at least 14 axles
pictured are cardone
do not remember the other
have done this on at least 14 axles
Love those Tercell 4x4 wagons but they sure suffer from road noise.
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Re: Front Axle Spline That Goes In Too Tight Fix
I had this happen with a Cardone axle as well, I was able to get it in with sandpaper on the OD for a bit.