vlsd issue output shaft

[ds13]

So I shimmed a 300zx differential I had and everything went well except I can't get the output shaft all the way back in it only needs about a inch more to go but it won't budge, I tried to post a picture but I couldn't from my phone if you would like a picture email me @ [email protected]

[ultimateirving]

Are using s13 output shafts? or z32?
i know i had to use a shorter shaft on my passenger side when i swapped to vlsd.

[ds13]

Z32 on z32 diff so it should go back in shouldn't it

[240sxfan6882]

is it a N/A or TT Diff?

[ds13]

It's out of a N/A

[ultimateirving]

if it fit fine before it should go back together even with teh shim

[VHS13]

The splines get misaligned sometimes. Assemble the carrier with the output shafts installed, then after its all together, Pitt the shafts out, install carrier in pumpkin.

That's what I did anyway.

[ds13]

so should i just keep hammering away at it? the splines are aligned fine it goes about 85% of the way in than just stops

[jedi03]

try the other way

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so should i just keep hammering away at it? the splines are aligned fine it goes about 85% of the way in than just stops

DO NOT HAMMER FORCEFULLY. the splines are not aligned. I can guarantee you 100%. Disassemble and start over WITH the output shafts aligned.

[ds13]

So take out the diff again put the output shafts in it while its out the pumpkin then put it all back together?

[OutlawLui]

put a shitload of LUCAS lube, that's what i use to install axles, and it makes it easier