Lexus ES 330 2005 Automatic 3.3 L V6 U151E Transmission
I am installing an axle assembly on the driver's side. The axle has a C clip that locates inside the transaxle to secure the spline-shaft in place. Is there a test, once the c clip is in place, before reassembling it all, to tell whether the c clip is firmly in place and won't pull out? Describe the test. ( I put one in another vehicle once and it was not secured and it ripped up the spline and intermediate shaft it connected to. I don't want a repeat this time.)
I mean, you should already have a feel for C-clip retention force from when you removed it. It probably required a pry bar of some sort to get it out.
you should hear/feel a 'snap' as the c-clip seats in its groove.
After that, you should be able to yank in and out on the axle without it popping out.
Thank you for the reply. I appreciate it.
You're welcome and good luck.