Nissan Repair: cv axle, cv axle, pinion shaft

Question
Hello,

I am replacing my entire cv axle on the driver's side. I have the
old one out but can't get the new one in. the splines fit right but
the end of the axle bumps into something. I looked through
where the axle goes into the transmission and there is a brass
colored piece of metal in the way, It looks like a "bar" or rod. Did
the gears move? How do I fix this problem?
Thank you.

Answer
HI Wyatt,

Just got to slam it in there. Need to make it clip in. That bar you see is your pinion shaft that holds your differential together! There is a clip as you can see on the end of the axle that makes it hard to get in but it will go, provided you have the right axle...