Can’t angle wheel knuckle enough to get upper control arm on

[Shtiv]

Any ideas? I’m wondering if it has something to do with the Axel? Thanks?

 

[Shtiv]

Removed Axel, now can’t get out on....

 

[Shtiv]

Apparently the cv acel was bad (brand new) . Replaced it with new, went right on, hopefully that was what making the creaking sounds. Just replaced a few months ago, weird.

 

[swathdiver]

Any ideas? I’m wondering if it has something to do with the Axel? Thanks?

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New things sometimes are no good. Did you replace the spindle nut at the end of the axle shaft? Don't torque to it where it feels right, torque to specs. Mine is 177 foot pounds, I "think" yours is too.

 

[Shtiv]

New things sometimes are no good. Did you replace the spindle nut at the end of the axle shaft? Don't torque to it where it feels right, torque to specs. Mine is 177 foot pounds, I "think" yours is too.

Everything was replaced.

 

[Jason in DLH]

Removed Axel, now can’t get out on....

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We’re you able to install everything?

With the CV axle...you need to pull it towards the wheel while putting it into place on the axle shaft.

With the upper control arm...it looks like you should use a ratcheting strap to pull the knuckle towards the Control arm.

 

[Shtiv]

We’re you able to install everything?

With the CV axle...you need to pull it towards the wheel while putting it into place on the axle shaft.

With the upper control arm...it looks like you should use a ratcheting strap to pull the knuckle towards the Control arm.

Yeah, apparently the CV Axel was bad, (only a few months old). Purchased a new one and everything went right back together without any issues. Shocked the 3-month axel was bad....... We are back up and running, and no creaks anymore.

 

[Boz86]

Yeah, apparently the CV Axel was bad, (only a few months old). Purchased a new one and everything went right back together without any issues. Shocked the 3-month axel was bad....... We are back up and running, and no creaks anymore.

I just had an axle fail 2 weeks after installation. Different car, shop did it.