I have a 2WD drive 2012 Outlander SE 2.4... I have been frusterated trying to get this part in for 2 days. I am trying to replace my CV axle but for the life of me, I cannot get this shaft piece back in my car. It is a shaft that connects the transmission to the CV axle and is about a foot long with male splines on both ends. It is the original that slid out of my transmission, so I know it should fit.

Things I've tried:

• Hitting it in with a rubber and steel hammer
• Turning it spline by spline
• Push as hard as I can

Does anyone know the name of this part or the part number? I am concerned that the splines are damaged. Any advice is appreciated

 

Can you take more pictures. Close up and focused shots of the splines on the axle. Usually just hit it with a rubber mallet should do it.

 

 

Thanks for the reply... I do not have the part currently... I sent it to a mechanic and he is going to look and see if the splines can be filed down and rethreaded. When I get it back I think I am going to give it another try.

I did extensive research on this and Mitsubishi parts warehouse told me the part number is 2761A008. I found out this is a MOPAR part, and I tried to order it from a US Mopar parts dealer, but they told me that it is an "export only" part. I was able to find the part on amayama.com, but if I go that route it will have to be shipped from Japan.

Overall a very frustrating experience

 

OK I was able to get everything to work out. I looked all over the internet and that shaft part is impossible to replace. I even looked into ordering it from Japan. It is a MOPAR export part that seems to be discontinued.

Anyway, I took my damaged part to a mechanic. He was able to file and sand down the splines. I used some lubrication and I was able to get it into the transmission.

Lesson learned... Use a soft metal hammer when trying to hammer pieces in and be very careful to make sure the splines are straight for next time.