Hi Guys

I have searched for a day but I cannot find the answer to "How do I insert the inner drive shaft into the Diff".

The car is an S-type 2004 and needed the reluctor ring replaced. The drive shaft just slid out from the diff with a little knock with a hammer,

It does NOT just slide back in. Keeping the shaft straight and level it enters about an inch. Turning the shaft it does not turn and therefore I believe the spines are aligned but it will move no further - even with a few knocks on the outer spline (nut half replaced) with a club hammer.

What am I doing wrong?

Thanks for your help,

Brian

 

You'r doing it how i always have .
try inspecting the ring clip for damage or out of roundness ,
also try some grease on the ring clip to hold it central to the spline .

 

Thanks, Andy

It does seem that it goes in as far as the ring but is blocked. Is there any position on the splines that the ring should be when inserting?

I cannot find an image of the ring - I take it that it should be partly open?

This all started as a very simple job. I bought the car knowing there was a fault with the ABS. I thought - just charge the battery - Nope. Just replace the sensor - Nope. Just hammer on a new reluctor ring - Nope. Had to take out the axle. Amazing how a planned 10-minute repair can take days!

Regards

Brian

 

Problem Resolved - it just slipped in with some grease and a tap with a hammer.

Thanks again Andy