This is an old thread, but it sounds like you are having the same issue. I replied before and was confounded with it back then.

However, as I think about it now, I am wondering if my issue at the time was the retaining ring on the splines. As it turns out the orientation of the ring can matter. This short video describes this trick. I thought I'd post it in case you or others might find it useful.

 

thats good,i do have a note for future reference...i often watch wrenching with Kenny...did you know he just retired?