Axle Rebuild Question

[GONZO97]

I have searched the board and cant seem to find anything so could anyone let me know if they have encountered this problem?

Yesterday i was working on rebuilding my front axle and came across a problem... the outer c clip has no room to be put on the end of the axle shaft...i know your supposed to put a bolt on the end and then pull the shaft out then put the c clip on but for some reason there isn't enough play to even see the ridge that the c clip should sit in.... has anyone encountered a problem like this? or have any suggestions? i need help idk what else to do.
Thanks
-Gonzo

[swapped89]

Maybe you could use like a broom handle and try to hit the shaft from the other side of the axle through the diff

[85runner530]

yeah your axle is pushed in a bit to far grab a spare bolt and thread it into the end of the birf and give a little tug 

[Phazertwo]

Did you try the bolt in the end of the birf trick, or you just know your suppose to try it?

I have had to put a bolt in there and use a small prybar/screwdriver to get it to pop out before. I replaced my spindle bushings when that happened tho.

PZ

[GONZO97]

Yeah i tried the bolt in the end of the birf.... turns out the oil seal didnt seat properly once we took it out and noticed that we re did it and it without a problem! So we are now rolling!

[wesley]

i was just about to tell you that was the problem then noticed you already solved it. your not alone, i did it once too.