Trouble fitting new front axle/cv assembly

[bt81]

I'm replacing my front RH driveshaft/ cv assembly with a aftermarket repco unit and finding it very difficult to slide the new unit into the front diff housing. I think it could be resisting getting past the new snap ring on the axle splines, I've tried hitting it in with a hammer and punch but it doesn't seem to making any progress.
Is there a trick to slide in the new driveshaft or do I just have to hit harder until it starts to move in?

Thanks in advance

[Blackie2008]

Get a bigger hammer and hit it harder

[white_hilux]

the c-clip at the end needs to have the open end pointing down. there are a heap more details below

viewtopic.php?f=12&t=10118

[bt81]

Yeah I have the open end of c clip facing down already, I'm blurring the inner housing as I hit it with a punch already but guess it just needs more force

[mattwhite]

I've had trouble with the Repco ones. Not just in hiluxs. You'll be able to get it in but it's not nice. I'd seriously consider a used toyota one.

The problems the spline IMO. They're rather 'cheap'.

[bt81]

Thanks guys, it eventually went in, just had to close my eyes and grit my teeth as I swung the hammer!