Thanks, Dave.... I'm just taking my time on this project.... but I wan't to get it done hopefully in the next few days since its taking up one space in the garage... the pinion shaft is much longer than I thought. When I get in to stuff the first time, I approach it a bit carefully so I don't mess anything up. Hence, the apprehension on just whacking things.

I'll fully loosen the nut when I get back in to it. I actually partially screwed it back on thinking that it would help pull the rear shaft forward but looks like that did not accomplish it.

Thanks for the help. I'm sure I'll be asking for help again

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