Reinstalling steering rack help!!!

[pdmjr1]

So I'm reinstalling my steering rack and subframe right now, along with control arms, sway bar, etc...

I cannot get the splined shaft (blue) to fit in the knuckle of the swivel joint (red)

http://imgur.com/a/UyKYU
(not my pic)

I spent like three hours trying to make it fit so far. I've tried jamming a screw driver to split it open a little wider, just smacking it with a hammer, finessing it, but I can't seem to get it.

Anyone have any advice on getting it back on

[EyExR]

Are you able to get some of the splines in? Did you take the bolt off and pry?

They can be a total pain... I've had to tap mine on very slowly and gently with a hammer. Take the coupling off and tap in on. Really clean up the splines and file any burrs you may have created when trying to get it going.

[pdmjr1]

yea, I have the bolt out and have pry-ed at it. I guess I'm just gonna have to try and spend another couple hours man handling it.