Installing CV axel

Trying to install my CV axel into the diff but it won't slide all the way in. Is there a trick to this I don't know about? I helped my buddy install one on his 06 and it went right in no problem. Mine in the other hand wont go any further then this

 

I had the same issue. I took a metal rod/chisel and tapped the slots on the cv axle towards the diff. That's what worked for me.

 

@916TacoTruck thank you sir!!!it worked like a charm. You saved me a shit load of aggravation!

 

the splines have to be lined up. once you've got that it otta go in all the way with some authoritative taps.