2QuikTA

So this spring/summer I finally got around to putting the 9" in. I'm by no means a mechanic, but I do my best to try and do things on my own. I really wish I just paid to have the rear installed, but I was replacing the fuel pump while the rear was off. Nothing seems to just slide into place and bolt up[ like it's supposed to....most due probably to installer inexperience. So I finally have it all in with the final piece waiting to go in.....the driveshaft.

It's hard to get a straight angle into the trans because the driveshaft angles up and through the safety loop. The driveshaft goes into the trans about an inch, then stops. Even trying to get it back out of the trans I have to tug at it. Everything seems to say the driveshaft should mostly effortlessly slide in, so what am I doing wrong?

Fox408

iTrader: (1)

Make sure it's going in the spines.
Usually much easier if you put the trans in gear so the tail shaft won't spin, then wiggle the driveshaft back and forth while pushing in.
Should be distinctive when you feel it slide in.

2QuikTA

Right now it's just in park, should I put it drive?

2QuikTA

It's hard to get a good straight angle into the trans with the driveshaft being angled up into and through the safety loop.

01ssreda4

iTrader: (96)

Loosen the loop, wiggle the shaft, grease the splines (so it slides easier).

01ssreda4

iTrader: (96)

Geez that post sounded kind of dirty.

2QuikTA

Grease as in regular automotive grease?

01ssreda4

iTrader: (96)

Or trans fluid or anti-seize.

Fox408

iTrader: (1)

I've always used the grease for input spines (during clutch install) but I imagine most will work.
You don't need much.