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Old Mar 17, 2009 | 12:40 PM
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ok so i go to put my rear driveshaft in and it wont slide into the TC, the TC is from the 89 and the DS is from the 91, the should work, but any tips or tricks on getting it in when its stubborn,thx guys
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Old Mar 17, 2009 | 12:43 PM
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is it fitting on the spline
it my just be the seal is tight try a little oil on the yoke
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Old Mar 17, 2009 | 12:49 PM
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the splines eem to fit and everything, just really tight
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Old Mar 17, 2009 | 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by matejcekautoworks
the splines eem to fit and everything, just really tight
are the splines rusty at all on the yoke
if it was left out for a long time you my need to clean it
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Old Mar 17, 2009 | 12:54 PM
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post a pic of the drive shaft
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Old Mar 17, 2009 | 03:44 PM
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wuts the best way to clean the splines on the drive shaft, they look a lil rusty
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Old Mar 17, 2009 | 04:13 PM
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try spraying with penetrating fluid and using wire brush then put a little grease on the splines
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Old Mar 17, 2009 | 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by jd4x426
try spraying with penetrating fluid and using wire brush then put a little grease on the splines
what he said
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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 05:42 PM
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ok, so last night i filled the drive shaft spline tube with knocker loose, so i'll be checking it out soon tonight, thx guys
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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 05:53 PM
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is that a rust remover. make sure you use a brush on the splines so you get any lose dirt and debris off before using a little oil on them. good luck hope it works out ok
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 06:52 AM
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thx guys, it took a lil perswation, but its in, now i need to find a damn bolt for the strap on the rear end for the u joint lol
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