Can't get front axle back into differential

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Can't get front axle back into differential

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02-04-2011, 12:14 AM	#1
ixtoxi Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Park City, Utah Posts: 926 My Ride: 02 330xi, 88 325iX View My Garage	Can't get front axle back into differential Hey fellow iXers. I had a bad front right axle and have removed the old one and am in the process of installing the new one. I am having trouble getting the new front passenger side axle to seat into the differential. The splined shaft with new circlip gets about 3/4 inch from where it needs to be, but I can't get it to snap into place. I installed a new radial seal and everything is clean, but it still will not go. Any hints? Seems to be binding up on the outboard bearing.

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