Quote Originally Posted by STiPWRD View Post
That's interesting, the further one with the green pain on the inner CV joint looks to be OEM. I would've expected that one to separate more easily. You may want to check the spline count on the Chinese CV joint, I've rarely seen aftermarket CV joints that are compatible with OEM/FFR shafts.
You're right the green one is the OEM. Bob pointed out there's a retaining clip on the inner CV joint of the OEM axle. On the aftermarket inner joint, there was no clip holding the tri-lobe in. That's why I was confused when the OEM didn't come apart as easily. I wasn't looking for a clip.

Both outer joints were installed in the front spindles when I got them so I know they fit. I bought new rear axles from FFR so luckily I don't need to reuse any of the front axles including the Chinese one.