hello guys first of all this is a really nice website and thanks for any help in advance. i have a 1999 for expediton 2 wd 4.6.yesterday i change both upper control arms new shocks and sway bar end links.then i noticed that the nut that holds the pitman arm in place was loose.so i went i tighten it but it still had play.well i figured that the pitman arm was worn out and it needed replacement.so i went to the parts store and bought a new one.when i came home and try installing it it when into the gearbox splines ok.then i lightly tapped it with a hammer and it wont it. but not all the way.it still needs close to 1/4 of an inch to be be flush. wat can be cusing this ploblem? the old one goes in all the way.



i hape you guys understand and can help


thanks