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The front axle I received by parcel post (UPS) is 1 3/8" longer and the inner spline is 1/8" thicker than the original I just took off the car. Is this normal or have I been sent the wrong axle? The length of the splines match the old axle but the replacement is longer in the middle shaft. I tried standing both axles on end side-by-side and compressing the expansion joints but the new one is still that much longer.
According to the packing slip the seller made a substitution. I ordered part W0133-1612516 and was shipped part F4BZ 3B436-C (made in China by First Equipment Quality).
This is the first time I've ordered anything off the Internet. Can I use it or should I send it back? Thanks.
p.s. Thanks for the earlier advice on removing the old axle. Since the control arm had been replaced I figured it was easier to remove that than try the lower strut bolts. The whole thing came apart easily and the axle pulled right out when I put my feet against the frame and give it a few tugs while rotating it. Maybe you just have to find the right spot for the split ring to slide out. I read that when putting the new axle in you should line the spit up so it's on top.
According to the packing slip the seller made a substitution. I ordered part W0133-1612516 and was shipped part F4BZ 3B436-C (made in China by First Equipment Quality).
This is the first time I've ordered anything off the Internet. Can I use it or should I send it back? Thanks.
p.s. Thanks for the earlier advice on removing the old axle. Since the control arm had been replaced I figured it was easier to remove that than try the lower strut bolts. The whole thing came apart easily and the axle pulled right out when I put my feet against the frame and give it a few tugs while rotating it. Maybe you just have to find the right spot for the split ring to slide out. I read that when putting the new axle in you should line the spit up so it's on top.
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