cv axle replacement

[00PathfinderSE]

So I put a new cv axle in on the drivers side. It went in without too much issue, but when I put the snap ring on the end of the shaft on the hub, I can still pull the axle out away from the hub another 1mm or 2 (if I try). Is this okay? With my old axle I could just get enough room to get the snap ring on.

[bushnut]

new or used axle? oem or aftermarket?

that doesn't sound right.

I have read somewhere here about aftermarket axles not always fitting right.

what was wrong with the old one?

 

[00PathfinderSE]

It's new aftermarket. The boot was torn on one and going on the other. I've finished both sides now, both have slightly more play than the old one. I've been told from some that it's not a big deal. Any other opinions? I may have read in the FSM something about getting a thicker snap ring, depending on the slack. Maybe I should call Nissan.

[bushnut]

I'd have just replaced the boots if the joint was still OK.

not that hard and way cheeper too.

 

[00PathfinderSE]

yea considered that, but the price seemed right and it was less work so what the heck. I think if I can find a thicker snap ring it should tighten things up.

[bushnut]

I would fix and keep the old ones as spares. You never know.