rear half shaft

[Dave Pisciotta]

    My car has been sitting in stands for a few weeks awaiting a few parts 
to finish my suspension rebuild.  Yesterday with parts in hand I finally 
performed the task, and only a few details remain for today.  There is a 
slight problem however.  The rear diff has been supported by two jack stands 
for a while, with the rear half shafts just sort of drooping down.   
Yesterday after installing the outer joints with fresh grease and boots, I 
went to coax them into the hub splines and was dismayed to find that the 
inner joints are stiff.  I was able to coas the passenger's side joint into 
its housing, but the driver's side wont go.  When I say stiff I mean, as in 
stuck.  I can rotate it, but it won't move axially.  Does anyone have any 
suggestions please?  Do I have to pull the whole shaft? Some one please give 
me a hand I'd truly appreciate it.

                                                    Sincerely,
                                                    Dave

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