what is the trick to get the drive shaft back into tranny

81SPIDERMATT · Post by **81SPIDERMATT** » Tue Dec 07, 2010 9:31 pm

i can get it into the first part where the new donut is installed but am getting very frustrated ...can not get it into the tranny?????????

htchevyii · Post by **htchevyii** » Tue Dec 07, 2010 10:22 pm

I'm not really sure what the problem would be, there is a alignment bushing on the rear of the trans that fits into the driveshaft. I've never had any trouble getting it in.

Sometimes I need to pry against the donut a little to get the bolts thru, but it usually doesn't take much persuasion. Are you installing the front into the trans before bolting up the rear? That is how I have always done it. Good luck.

azygoustoyou · Post by **azygoustoyou** » Tue Dec 07, 2010 10:43 pm

Did you paint it? It might not fit if it's been painted.

81SPIDERMATT · Post by **81SPIDERMATT** » Wed Dec 08, 2010 12:37 am

must have been an alignment issue ... loosened the transmission bolts a bit and used a adjustable wrench against the spones adn use a cross member like a lever and it slid right in.... what a noticeable difference in the pick up... guess i was loosing more than i thought with a floppy drive shaft...so new donut new ujoints and center support...thanks for your help....matt

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