Cannot get pinion shaft back in

Tiny
LEE ROE
  • MEMBER
  • 1992 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
  • 0.7L
  • V8
  • 350,000 MILES
Pinion shaft fell out while replacing axle seal, can't get back in ! Mis-alignment.
Saturday, July 10th, 2021 AT 11:55 AM

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Tiny
ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,

You will need to move the gears around so when you rotate them, they will align and you can install the pin. It may take a few tries but you have to remove one and move it one tooth, either way, to get it lined up. Make sure you install the shim behind it as well. If you do not, it will make noise and could damage the gears.

Roy
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Saturday, July 10th, 2021 AT 2:43 PM

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