Trying to put my inboard CV joint back on the splined end of the axle with everything in the car. I got it about 1/8" onto the spline, and now it seems to be calling for some tapping with a hammer to get it on the rest of the way. However, i have no clearance to swing a hammer, and the tranny is in the way of a long punch.

Anyone got a trick for doing this?

Take it out and inspect the splines. Inspect the hub. Clean with sandpaper and a knife if gummed up or dirty. It should slide in and out fairly easy, a little forcing may be necessary, but no hammer IIRC.

That helped....just trying to get it the last 1/8" or so....

Put the nut on and tighten it on.

nut?? ... "C" clip ... clean the splines, the CV should slide on the whole way except for dirt and grease...

did this once in the car, it sucked getting that clip on...
It can be done, clean them again.

Rich

I was thinking outer hub.. my bad