I can’t get my driver side intermediate cv shaft back into the transmission all the way. Sticks out about 1/2 in does anyone know any tricks or have suggestions on what to try? I have tried hitting the end with a hammer and no luck this is on a 98 Honda CR-V AWD

 

Examine old CV shaft and replacement CV shaft
See if there is any difference

 

They are half shafts on the driver I did not replace intermediate only cv shaft it is the same part I took out of it so should go back in

 

If it is the retaining ring which is holding it from going back in
Then try a little grease to keep the ring in the correct position and re-insert