Having trouble installing front driveshaft

[BenS]

I'm having a lot of trouble getting my front driveshaft reinstalled. I have a 1997 Explorer Sport and it has the CV style front driveshaft. I'm specifically having trouble getting the ball bearings for the driveshaft on the T-case end to stay put to install the shaft. They keep falling out. There are 6 bearings and even though they have a retainer it either gets pushed into the CV boot or they just fall out. Should I just pack it full of grease or what? It's driving me crazy. Thanks for any suggestions.

Ben

 

[Doug]

I'd try packing them full of grease, it should help keep them in place, good luck.

 

[BenS]

Bump

 

[BenS]

Hmm, apparently I took apart the wrong portion. I've figured it out. Thanks