I'm replacing the rear halfshafts on the 240D. Got the old shafts out and the new ones are in place and clipped inside the diff. However, I can't get the outboard ends to go all the way inside the hubs. I know the splines are lined up, everything is clean and lightly greased, but they just won't go the last 1/2 inch. It's just enough that I can't get the bolts to thread in either. Anybody have a tip?

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Rick Miley
2014 Tesla Model S
2018 Tesla Model 3
2017 Nissan LEAF
Former MB: 99 E300, 86 190E 2.3, 87 300E, 80 240D, 82 204D Euro
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