8-1/4 Pinion shaft a little tight

[340inabbody]

Hey guys I am replacing my right rear backing plate. The axle is out but I had to tap the pinion shaft (shaft between the axles to keep them from moving in and to retain the c clips) out.

Because the shaft is on the tight side I am concerned that it will be a pita to rotate to line up with the pinion shaft retainer bolt upon reassembly.

Anyone have any tips on how to make this assembly easier? Tapping the pinion shaft in will make alignment really hard. I had thought this assembly would have a little more clearance.

 

[RustyRatRod]

I assume you're talking about the differential cross shaft. Make sure the holes in the spider gears are good and clean and the shims aren't bent or misshapen. It also won't hurt a thing to polish up the crosh shaft with some 400 grit emery cloth and some mineral spirits.

 

[340inabbody]

I assume you're talking about the differential cross shaft. Make sure the holes in the spider gears are good and clean and the shims aren't bent or misshapen. It also won't hurt a thing to polish up the crosh shaft with some 400 grit emery cloth and some mineral spirits.

Yes thanks the cross shaft is what I am referring to.
I will clean the assembly out and polish the shaft up. Is there anything you recommend other than gear lube for inserting the shaft to aid in assembly ie turning the shaft to align with the bolt?

Dam this could be a script for a cheesy **** flick lol

 

[RustyRatRod]

Yes thanks the cross shaft is what I am referring to.
I will clean the assembly out and polish the shaft up. Is there anything you recommend other than gear lube for inserting the shaft to aid in assembly ie turning the shaft to align with the bolt?

Dam this could be a script for a cheesy **** flick lol

lol Nope, that's what I'd use. That's what's goin in it so....