1975 Pontiac Firebird Pinion shaft

1975 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
75,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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OLBYMECH
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After replacing the axel bearings. I tryed to reinstall the pinion shaft. It seems to stop at the thrust washer and/or the pinion gear. I haqve tryed to readjust the washer and the gear, but it just will not go through. I have tryed tapping on it, but don`t want to crack or jam it Is ther a solution to this "very aggravating" problem ?
THANK YOU, in advance ECS
Oct 15, 2010 at 1:31 PM
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JDL
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Some of these use a c-clip retainer in the rear end housing?
Oct 15, 2010 at 4:01 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Hi
Are you installing pinion gear in housing first differential case/ring gear out? if yes are you using new collapsible spacer on pinion shaft? Are you driving bearing on pinion shaft till a few threads are showing?
Let me know
Thanks for donate
Oct 18, 2010 at 12:47 PM
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