I removed my rear diff to reseal and replace the bearings. While trying to remove the left axle I ended up pulling the outer cv joint apart. Can I put this back together or is the joint shot? I didn’t use that much force so I can’t imagine I broke anything but I can’t get it to go back into place. I haven’t removed the boot yet.

BTW, I had a hard time getting the axles out. I ended up using a flat screw driver and a hammer and just beat on the metal shroud on the axle that is up against the diff until it came out. It bent it up pretty good but that was the only way I could get it.

Thanks in advance for any replies.