[s-cars] Front CV Joint reassembly

[Jim Fleischer]

Hey guys,

Got my drivetrain together and works smooth as silk!  Was feeling pretty pleased with myself so I thought, what the hell, I'll take care of the split right front CV joint boot.  All came apart fairly easily, joint was in good shape, so cleaned it, regreased and put back together.  I'm having a difficult time setting it back on the spline shaft all the way, however.  How do I know it is where it needs to be?  Having a difficult time with getting the control arm back on the strut assembly, so I'm thinking I don't have it on all the way......been hammering the sh*t out of it, but it won't budge any further.  If it matters any, I did not remove the axle, I just separated the control arm from the strut assembly to get at the CV joint.  Any tips appreciated!

Feels like the whole driveshaft endeavor was easier than this BS!

Thanks!

Jim Fleischer
'95 urs6 avant, smooth running driveshaft, bitch of a CV joint boot.