I recently did a CV boot replacement, which included a new snap-ring. Shortly after driving it I noticed (thankful to my paranoia) that the driver's side driveaxle had pulled itself out of socket. My install was such that I could not pull it out by hand as the manual instructed. I am going to replace the snap-ring (again) and the seal. I have no idea as to the possibilities of why it pulled out like that. I lined both inner and outer boots into the grooves on the axle, so I don't think there would be irregular pull from over-stretched boots...any ideas?

I have not had an axle pop out, but I have had problems w/ getting new snap rings to seat properly. When you install the axle, you must hear a very positive click when the snap ring pops open into the locking groove. Just pushing axle home and hoping its seated won't do the job. On two occasions, I eventually went back to the original snap ring and was successful in re-installing the axle. Make sure the splines and receiving grooved housing is as clean as possible by wiping w/ clean paper towel or rag. Lube splines w/ light grease to ease insertion. Axle will not pop loose if snap ring is engaged properly.

good luck

I have had axles not seat as in not hearing the snap, when the snap ring is not compressing correctly or burrs on the shaft. I would test fit the axle without the snap ring and see it if hangs up.

I recently did a CV boot replacement, which included a new snap-ring. Shortly after driving it I noticed (thankful to my paranoia) that the driver's side driveaxle had pulled itself out of socket. My install was such that I could not pull it out by hand as the manual instructed. I am going to replace the snap-ring (again) and the seal. I have no idea as to the possibilities of why it pulled out like that. I lined both inner and outer boots into the grooves on the axle, so I don't think there would be irregular pull from over-stretched boots...any ideas?

did it pop out where axle goes into the tranny ?? or did it pop out of the inner joint......And what do you mean by you lined up both boots into the grooves on the axle ?? do you mean you lined up the inner and outer joints?? did you install the holding clip for the tripod for the inner joint ??

FIY, this thread was starter over a year ago.

oooooooooooooooops,, i guess i got to pay more attention at the dates.. :-)
Thanks PA..

I think someone resurrected this thread to ask about his own axle (no problem with that); but then he deleted his posts after he got his fixed.