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Supernaut
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May 17, 2017, 9:29 PM

Post #1 of 4 (1615 views)

CV axle popped out of transmission

I installed a new cv axle assembly in my 2004 Pontiac sunfire. Went to move the car, the car moved a few feet then the axle popped out and dumped the transmission fluid on the driveway. I would say clearly I did not have it pushed in all the way which leaves my question as follows:

1- How can I ensure the axle is pushed into the transmission properly and snapped into place?

2- Is there a way I can still get it seated in without taking off the axle nut again, saving me the trouble of renting an axle nut socket kit again?

Car is a 2.2L GM ecotec, 5 speed manual, same setup as many other GM cars.

Hammer Time
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May 18, 2017, 2:21 AM

Post #2 of 4 (1596 views)

Re: CV axle popped out of transmission

Without removing the axle nut............ no

You will probably have the remove the axle out of the knuckle altogether to drive it into place using a block of wood and a heavy hammer.

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Supernaut
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May 21, 2017, 11:57 PM

Post #3 of 4 (1556 views)

Re: CV axle popped out of transmission

Got the axle nut kit and disassembled everything, hammered the axle in place with a hammer and piece of wood. It nicely clicked into place. Problem solved.

Hammer Time
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May 22, 2017, 4:33 AM

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Re: CV axle popped out of transmission

That's good. I will close this now as solved.

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