when you guys install new axles, do you grease up the splined ends or the transaxle openings or at the half shaft joint?

i already put the drivers side axle and suspension together and then i got stuck on the passenger axle. i can't pop the splined side in past the spring clip. so i went to the haynes manual and see that it mentions greasing up these areas upon reinstallation.

i dont recall ever doing that before, but then again, i'm no expert. is this necessary? do you guys do this?

thanks!

 

I usually put a light coat of anti-sieze on the ends.

 

thanks. anyone else? im' off work for the day, takin my wife to stanford for a follow up. hopefully there will be more replies. i'm pretty much not moving forward on the build until i square away this issue of greasing the axle splines. btw antiseize seems like a great idea

 

anti seize......good stuff