I replaced the u-joint on my 2001 ram 1500 4x4 front passenger side and now when i go to slide in my shaft into the axle tube it goes in then it goes up andthrough the seal then stops. i can push it forward but when i release the tention it backs out like there is a spring behing it. im sure there is no spring but what could this be? somebody told me air pocket??? but even when I push it forward it still doesnt seem like it goes in far enough to bolt it all up. HELP plz thnx

 

Pull the cad housing off, and have a look at what's going on. Might want to check the condition of the axle seal on that side while it is easily accessible too....

 

The tool of choice.

 

thnx "HeyYou" thats what i did and the little round sleeve that connects the two shafts inside was not lined up correctly. Thnx