1988 Bronco ii front drive shaft re-install

[saab900]

Hey all. I've got a 1988 bronco 2 4wd with the fm146. I pulled the trans out to replace the fly wheel and I've got it all back together other than I can not get the front of the drive shaft to fit into the yoke(?) On the front axle (d28?) The bearings won't fit as though it's too wide but I know it fits censuses it came out of there. Any suggestions?

 

[trail B2]

Probably to late but there isn't splines all the way around on the front drive line it needs to be clocked back in place.

 

[SenorNoob]

If a cap fell off while it was apart, you might have a needle bearings under the end holding it from fully seating. That would make it seem wider..

Can you get a pic?