After replacing rear differential driveshaft it will not turn freely has bad clunking

Tiny
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Replaced rear differential. Put driveshaft back on wont turn freely has bad clunking noise. What am I doing wrong?
Sunday, April 28th, 2019 AT 9:21 AM

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Tiny
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Good afternoon,

Was there any noise prior to the replacement?

Does the noise sound like it is coming from the differential or the driveshaft?

I attached a picture for you. Remove the driveshaft bolts and turn the differential by hand and see if the noise is still there.

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Sunday, April 28th, 2019 AT 12:48 PM

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