Hey Guys I'm Vinny. I am having a problem and I believe y'all can help. I have a 94 Pontiac Trans am that has a rear end leak around the pinion seal. I decided to replace just the seal so I removed the drive shaft took my drimel tool and "marked" the pinion and nut so I would reinstall to the same place. I replaced the seal and when I went to reinstall the yoke it doesn't seem to go in far enough. I put the washer on and then the nut I tightened the nut down and aligned the marks. It was harder to tighten than it was to remove and it appeared to me that it needed a whole nother turn. I try ed to turn it but it wouldn't go. You could grab the yoke and there is a good amount of play, more than before. I reinstalled the drive shaft and drove it around the neighborhood carefully and I noticed a slight howl. Something isn't right. I took the drive shaft back out and the yoke back out. There is something about 3/8" to 1/2" behind the seal like a spacer or bearing. What is it? Have I ruined the crush sleeve by tightening on down on it. I need some help guys.
Vinny
Vinny