Cv Joint question

I noticed my front passenger side outer cv boot was torn.

I got to replace the boot. When i took it apart to inspect. I noticed the stub of the axle, the part on the OUTSIDE of the C-Clip notch is rounded off a little bit. THe rest of the axle splines on the inside of the c-clip are fine.

To make sure it was ok I tried to slide the cv joint onto the axle with out the boot anc C-Clip to make sure all was well but I cannot get the joint to slide more than 1 inch on to the axle. It basically stops at the notch where the clip would engage on the cv joint.

The cv joint has heat marks on it on the outeredge, like it got really hot, but isn't warped or anything and the jont shows no wear.

Here is the pic of the axle end.


Here is the pic of the outer cv joint.


Is the axle done? If it is anyone know what just the price of the axle is? I see whole axles with joints already assembled for 199 from American CV. Are they any good?

Thoughts

I have not had to replace a axle yet....someone will chime in soon...good luck...

Everything in those pics look good to me. If it goes together enough for the clip to seat, then you are good. Those splines are rounded at the end to let it start in easier.