I am replacing the passenger side CV half shaft on my 89 Mitsubishi Montero. Everything was going great until I attempted to install the snap ring on the shaft. I had my son pulling the CV boot side while I tried all sorts of methods to get the snap ring into the groove. I know it is very close but I can't get the last one or two millimeters.

I have read that on other manufactures there is a threaded shaft that a bolt can be used as a press but the Montero shaft is solid.

I am out of ideas. I was hoping others have figured this out.

Thanks,
Darrell