Q: Can't get my new cv axel to lock in place
I am replacing the front driverside cv axel and I can get it into the transmission but it will not lock in place. I looked into the trans and noticed that there is a pin that is in between the two cv axels. I am wondering if that is supposed to be there and if not how I can move it
My car has 175000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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