help spur gear replacement

[blacksilverado12]

ok i might just be an idiot but I'm replacing the spur gear and I'm having trouble getting the second set of friction plates to interlock and then get them on the car without them seperating.. having to take them off and try again is this a normal pain in the ass or is there a eaiser way lol
thanks guys

 

[moe7404]

get three small clamps, use tire glue the pads to the spinner hold in place with clamps. might have to do one at a time. heres an instruction set for setting spur gears.
here is how i adjust gear backlash. most receipts are .002 inch. dillions, k/mart ect. most copy paper is .004 inchs. set the gears so .002 paper comes out very wrinkled, but NOT torn. the .004 paper should tear in to. then if the gears run smooth you are good to go

 

[olds97_lss]

ok i might just be an idiot but I'm replacing the spur gear and I'm having trouble getting the second set of friction plates to interlock and then get them on the car without them seperating.. having to take them off and try again is this a normal pain in the ass or is there a eaiser way lol
thanks guys

What vehicle is it?