The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area Driveline 1954 3100 torque tube? How to reinstall shaft into torque tube?

we solved the retainer problem. we replaced the thin layer of grease with a thin layer of 90w oil. we then drilled a hole big enough to fit the shaft into a 2x4. we then stood the whole assembly on the 2x4 and with a few light taps with a punch the retainer slid into place. thank you guys for your word of advice.